Voyago is hiring for Full-Time & Part-Time Para-Transit Drivers for our Durham location!
Your Role
Voyago's Transit Drivers are responsible for delivering exceptional door-to-door customer service while working closely with individuals who have special needs
You are required to provide proactive assistance to passengers in boarding vehicles, maneuvering wheelchairs, securement belts, lifting portable assistive devices, and offering necessary aid throughout the journey.
You are a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers by properly securing passengers, devices, and mobility aids.
Additionally, providing WOW! Customer service to all passengers and assisting with information on fares, schedules, and stops is a crucial aspect of this role
Key Responsibilities
You are offering door-to-door customer service.
You will assist passengers in boarding vehicles and maneuvering wheelchairs.
You are attaching securement belts and lift portable assistive devices as needed.
You will ensure the proper restraint and security of passengers, devices, and mobility aids.
You are providing passengers with accurate information on fares, schedules, and stops.
You will maintain a safe and comfortable environment throughout the journey.
You will communicate effectively and professionally with passengers and team members.
You will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Your Profile
You are a safe driver with a clean driving record
You can obtain a clean criminal record search and/or vulnerable sector screening
You are a professional driver with a class license of G
You are able to work with individuals who have special needs in a compassionate and patient manner
You are physically capable to lift and maneuver assistive devices
You have excellent communication skills both written and oral
Your prior experience in a similar role would be preferred
You are comfortable working around any type of service animal
You have a sound knowledge of the city of Durham
Shifts available: morning/afternoon/evenings/nights, weekdays/weekends, full-time/part-time available
By joining the Voyago Transit team in Durham, you’ll find:
We offer a competitive hourly pay
We offer on the job training and job shadowing
We offer free license upgrade
We provide opportunities for growth
Our full time comprehensive benefit package is available if you work 30+ hours or more per week
The Perks
We support the development, work-life balance and well-being of our employees
We build a supportive corporate culture that encourages diversity and enables our people to flourish.
We enable our employees to have a positive social impact by deploying sustainable mobility solutions.
We offer our employees opportunities to build their own experience within a local, global Group.
We offer comprehensive benefits packages for full time employees with an Employee and Family Assistance Program, a great company perks program and an Employee Referral Bonus for all staff
We are an Award Winning company
As a subsidiary of Transdev, we provide opportunities for a rewarding career with a growing, global transportation provider
We focus on innovation and sustainable environmental initiatives
Voyago is committed to provide accommodation for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request of the internal or external applicant. If you require an accommodation due to a disability for an interview, please notify Human Resources directly to make appropriate arrangements when contacted for an interview.
We thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.