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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">As a <strong>Paratransit Driver</strong> for Trinity Metro On-Demand by Via, you will drive accessible vans and provide outstanding customer service to riders in the immediate Fort Worth area.</span></p>
<p><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></p>
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<li>Safely and courteously, operate lift-equipped vehicles to transport elderly and/or persons with disabilities</li>
<li>Learn the fundamentals of Via operations and related safety procedures</li>
<li>Perform the routine operation of vehicles, including pre- and post-shift inspections</li>
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<p><strong>Who You Are:</strong></p>
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<li>Possess good knowledge of the city</li>
<li data-stringify-indent="0" data-stringify-border="0">Conversational proficiency in English</li>
<li>Able to operate a wheelchair accessible vehicle within standard safety guidelines to ensure public safety</li>
<li>Able to deal effectively and courteously with all customers and the public</li>
<li>Must be able to safely push and maneuver more than 400 pounds of weight, such as in assisting passengers in wheelchairs or handling heavy equipment</li>
<li>Must be comfortable bending down on one knee for extended periods of time to secure wheelchairs and other mobility aids</li>
<li>Hold a valid driver’s license</li>
<li>Pass a drug screening, motor vehicle check, and criminal background check</li>
<li>At least 25 years old</li>
<li>Able to apply in person at Via’s offices in the Fort Worth area</li>
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<p><strong>Compensation and Benefits:</strong></p>
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<li>The candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills determine the final salary.</li>
<li><strong>Salary Range</strong>: </li>
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<li>Starting at $17.00/hour during training which increases to $18.00/hour. </li>
<li>Trainer drivers with prior training experience will be paid up to $19.00/hour.</li>
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<li>We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401K matching, holiday pay, and PTO.</li>
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<p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Via is an equal opportunity employer.</span></em></p>
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Perks & benefits
- 401k
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Pension Matching
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