First for a reason: **At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.** At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students to and from school each day! Our employees are also at the forefront of innovation; they create and implement the most advanced technology the school bus industry has to offer. **Now Hiring TransDev Transportation CDL Drivers for MPC Bus Co. in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ** No experience as a bus driver is required! We’re proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed. **Why join as a Paratransit Driver? For many reasons:** + **Matching your current Rate of Pay** + **$900 Sign-On Bonus*** + **40 hour work week** + **$500 Employee Referral Program for external hires** + **Paid vacations, personal days & holidays** + **Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) plan & company paid life insurance benefits** + **Salary/Attendance bonus** + **Several shifts available including weekends, nights, and operating 7 days a week.** **About the Paratransit Driver Position** + Safely _operate_ a specialized vehicle to transport passengers with all levels of accessibility to their desired destinations. + Operating in Region 6 for Access Link + Provide excellent customer service by assisting passengers with boarding, securing mobility devices, and ensuring their comfort throughout the ride. + Follow assigned routes and schedules, while maintaining strict adherence to traffic rules and regulations. + Exhibit exceptional patience, understanding, and empathy towards passengers, ensuring their needs are met with utmost care. + Maintain accurate records of trips, mileage, and any events that may occur during your shift. + Paid training program into service! **Qualifications:** + Valid Driver’s License or CDL license (Class A, B, or C) with passenger endorsements. + Minimum 3 years of driving experience. + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. + Ability to handle mobility devices and assist passengers with disabilities. + Must be at least 21 years old to apply. + All candidates must currently possess a valid New Jersey State Driver’s license. + All candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment **Federal Drug Test and a DOT Physical.** + No more than 4 POINTS or 3 Violations in the Last 3 years. This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason. *Conditions apply. See location for details. Bonus Subject to Expire, Inquire within _In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request_ _https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf_ _._