Sedan Driver – Detroit, MI (Greenfield Rd.)

Make a difference in your community by contributing to the education of our future! Join the Trinity team as a school sedan driver. No experience necessary! We provide you with the tools and training you need to succeed as a school sedan driver.

We are offering:

• WE HONOR YOUR EXPERIENCE! Earn up to $17.75/hour
• Paid training
• Paid holidays
• Sick time
• Company-matching 401k
• Industry-leading health benefits
  
• Company-provided (free to you!) life insurance
• And more!

If you’re 21 years of age or older and are ready to accelerate your career in transportation, apply today! We are an MVAA certified veteran-friendly employer and an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provides safe and reliable transportation service by operating position specific vehicles which may include school buses, sedans, vans, paratransit vans, limousines, taxi-cabs, shuttles, medium duty buses, transit buses, and/or motor coaches with a fixed or changing route.
• Reports any maintenance problems to Maintenance in accordance with Company procedure and does not operate an unsafe vehicle.
• Reports to duty on time and maintains route on time but in a safe manner.
• Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy.
• Exercises student and/or passenger management per Company policy.
• Informs all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures.
• Keeps the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
• Presents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
• Ensures vehicle is properly fueled according to facility procedures.
• Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill.
• Prepares vehicle for inclement weather conditions, including scraping or cleaning windows, applying tire chains.
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities for our Paratransit Drivers may apply per location requirements and include but are not limited to:
  • Must have experience transporting senior and/or disabled citizens in accordance with pre-arranged appointments/schedules.
  • Must be able to provide individualized assistance/accommodation to senior and/or disabled passengers by utilizing wheelchair lifts, seats, and other special access necessary to effect a safe, secure, and comfortable ride.
  • Must ensure that individuals with disabilities have adequate time to complete boarding or disembarking from the vehicle.
  • Previous experience as a Paratransit Driver recommended.

Requirements Include:

• Must be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years of age per state law.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety-sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under Company policy.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings in order to remain qualified.
• Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and assist passengers when necessary.
• Must have a high degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of vehicles such as school buses, sedans, vans, paratransit vans, limousines, taxi-cabs, shuttles, medium duty buses, transit buses, and/or motor coaches.
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements.

Work Location: 8145 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI 48228

Schedule: Part-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Shift: Day Job