Paratransit Driver

Fort Worth, Texas Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
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.

About this role

Summary

Drive accessible vans and provide customer service to riders.

Job title

Paratransit Driver

Experience level

entry level

Industry

transportation

Location requirements

Located in Fort Worth, Texas; no remote work allowed

Salary

Starting at $17.00/hour during training which increases to $18.00/hour.

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

knowledge of the cityconversational proficiency in Englishvalid driver’s licensedrug screeningmotor vehicle checkcriminal background check

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

customer servicesafetyvehicle operation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Fort Worth, TX, USA

On-site City