Hopelink
CDL Bus Driver
Hopelink, Kent, Washington, us, 98089
Title: DART CDL Bus Driver
Location(s): Routes available based in Kent & Kirkland WA
Work schedule: Monday through Friday during training. Multiple schedules available after training is completed
Who we are:
Hopelink is the largest nonprofit in North and East King County. For over 50 years we have been in the community serving homeless and low-income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Make an impact in your community!
Hopelink programs focus on food, financial assistance, transportation/mobility, housing & family development, adult education & employment. Programs are aimed at helping people achieve stability and gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty. Join us!
The career opportunity:
The Hopelink CDL Bus Driver provides safe, courteous, and on-time transportation to customers in vans, minibuses, or small buses, adhering to traffic regulations and maintaining schedules/routes. The driver communicates respectfully while providing excellent customer service to passengers.
What qualities we are looking for:
We'd love to hear from you. So, if you are interested in this position, but don't meet every single point on this job posting, please still get in touch. We would be happy to connect and see if you could be a great fit.
We offer paid training!
Minimum requirements:
Be at least 21 years old Must hold a valid driver's license for at least five (5) years within the United States Be able to provide Proof of Permanent Residency.
Acceptable documentation includes:
US Passport US Issued Birth Certificate Permanent Resident Card Certificate of Naturalization Certificate of Citizenship Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Must be able to pass a DOT Medical Examination No suspensions or revocations of drivers license in the last three (3) years Hold, or have the ability to obtain a CDL Learner's Permit with Passenger Endorsements Examples of what you will be doing:
Provide safe, courteous, and on-time transportation to customers in vans, minibuses or small buses; adhere to traffic regulations. Communicate and interact with individuals of various backgrounds and abilities; communicate with dispatchers by radio and provides verbal and written reports. Assist and secure passengers; provide special assistance as needed, such as opening doors, operating wheelchair lift, escorting to buildings and the like. Maintain schedules on regular or special routes; collect fares, issue transfers; provide verbal information to the public regarding routes, schedule and transfer points; determine safest and most efficient routes to specific address. Inspect vehicle before and after operation; clean vehicle interior and exterior as needed; fuel and perform minor maintenance on vehicle. Maintain punctuality and regular attendance in order to provide dependable service to the public. How you will be compensated:
Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.
Compensation:
starting at $24.00 during training & increasing to $26.00 upon completion of training
New Hire Bonus:
$4,500 Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays, Plus up to 7 paid float days available to use immediately; dependent on hire date and hours/week Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 1 month waiting period Flexible Spending Accounts; 401k with Employer Match; Life, Disability & Accident coverage Wellness Program; Employee Resource Groups; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Opportunities; Training Classes Internal Career Opportunities; Professional Development; Leadership Development; Career Path Coaching Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase Opportunities
Hopelink Mission and Values:
Hopelink's mission is to promote self-sufficiency for all members of our community to help people make a lasting change.
Our Values are Growth & Human Potential, Inclusion, Compassion, Relationships Built in Trust, Quality of our Work, and Fiscal Stewardship.
We are actively building an environment that welcomes and encourages the involvement and success of all individuals and respects the new possibilities that are created when diverse people, beliefs and values are included.
Location(s): Routes available based in Kent & Kirkland WA
Work schedule: Monday through Friday during training. Multiple schedules available after training is completed
Who we are:
Hopelink is the largest nonprofit in North and East King County. For over 50 years we have been in the community serving homeless and low-income families, children, seniors, and people with disabilities.
Make an impact in your community!
Hopelink programs focus on food, financial assistance, transportation/mobility, housing & family development, adult education & employment. Programs are aimed at helping people achieve stability and gain the skills and knowledge they need to exit poverty. Join us!
The career opportunity:
The Hopelink CDL Bus Driver provides safe, courteous, and on-time transportation to customers in vans, minibuses, or small buses, adhering to traffic regulations and maintaining schedules/routes. The driver communicates respectfully while providing excellent customer service to passengers.
What qualities we are looking for:
We'd love to hear from you. So, if you are interested in this position, but don't meet every single point on this job posting, please still get in touch. We would be happy to connect and see if you could be a great fit.
We offer paid training!
Minimum requirements:
Be at least 21 years old Must hold a valid driver's license for at least five (5) years within the United States Be able to provide Proof of Permanent Residency.
Acceptable documentation includes:
US Passport US Issued Birth Certificate Permanent Resident Card Certificate of Naturalization Certificate of Citizenship Consular Report of Birth Abroad
Must be able to pass a DOT Medical Examination No suspensions or revocations of drivers license in the last three (3) years Hold, or have the ability to obtain a CDL Learner's Permit with Passenger Endorsements Examples of what you will be doing:
Provide safe, courteous, and on-time transportation to customers in vans, minibuses or small buses; adhere to traffic regulations. Communicate and interact with individuals of various backgrounds and abilities; communicate with dispatchers by radio and provides verbal and written reports. Assist and secure passengers; provide special assistance as needed, such as opening doors, operating wheelchair lift, escorting to buildings and the like. Maintain schedules on regular or special routes; collect fares, issue transfers; provide verbal information to the public regarding routes, schedule and transfer points; determine safest and most efficient routes to specific address. Inspect vehicle before and after operation; clean vehicle interior and exterior as needed; fuel and perform minor maintenance on vehicle. Maintain punctuality and regular attendance in order to provide dependable service to the public. How you will be compensated:
Hopelink is proud to provide meaningful paid time away from work and an affordable, comprehensive benefits package.
Compensation:
starting at $24.00 during training & increasing to $26.00 upon completion of training
New Hire Bonus:
$4,500 Up to 10 paid vacation and sick days annually and 10 paid holidays, Plus up to 7 paid float days available to use immediately; dependent on hire date and hours/week Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits after 1 month waiting period Flexible Spending Accounts; 401k with Employer Match; Life, Disability & Accident coverage Wellness Program; Employee Resource Groups; Employee Assistance Program; Employee Discount Opportunities; Training Classes Internal Career Opportunities; Professional Development; Leadership Development; Career Path Coaching Annual Performance Reviews with Merit Increase Opportunities
Hopelink Mission and Values:
Hopelink's mission is to promote self-sufficiency for all members of our community to help people make a lasting change.
Our Values are Growth & Human Potential, Inclusion, Compassion, Relationships Built in Trust, Quality of our Work, and Fiscal Stewardship.
We are actively building an environment that welcomes and encourages the involvement and success of all individuals and respects the new possibilities that are created when diverse people, beliefs and values are included.