# Paratransit Driver - Company: [Via]() - Location: Fort Worth, Texas - Team: Driver Operations - Salary: $18 / hour - Posted: July 12, 2024 ## Job description As a **Paratransit Driver** 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. **What You'll Do:** * Safely and courteously, operate lift-equipped vehicles to transport elderly and/or persons with disabilities * Learn the fundamentals of Via operations and related safety procedures * Perform the routine operation of vehicles, including pre- and post-shift inspections **Who You Are:** * Possess good knowledge of the city * Conversational proficiency in English * Able to operate a wheelchair accessible vehicle within standard safety guidelines to ensure public safety * Able to deal effectively and courteously with all customers and the public * 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 * Must be comfortable bending down on one knee for extended periods of time to secure wheelchairs and other mobility aids * Hold a valid driver’s license * Pass a drug screening, motor vehicle check, and criminal background check * At least 25 years old * Able to apply in person at Via’s offices in the Fort Worth area **Compensation and Benefits:** * The candidate’s experience, knowledge, and skills determine the final salary. * **Salary Range**: + Starting at $17.00/hour during training which increases to $18.00/hour. + Trainer drivers with prior training experience will be paid up to $19.00/hour. * We are proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401K matching, holiday pay, and PTO. *Via is an equal opportunity employer.* ## Apply [Apply on Via]() Canonical job page: