TriMet LIFT Driver - Beaverton

Tri Met LIFT Paratransit Driver - Beaverton

We are currently on the lookout for an experienced Bus Driver to join our elite team in Beaverton, OR, or to join our Tri Met LIFT contract. As a key member, you will be entrusted with ensuring safe and comfortable transportation for our passengers, while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and customer service. Our Paratransit Operators assist ADA passengers by providing door-to-door services for those customers.

• CBA Position:
  Full Time
• Position Subject to Collective Bargaining Agreement:
• $25.71 - $36.26 (Union Collective Bargaining Agreement Payscale) – Starting pay $25.71 with progression to $36.26 over 3 years.
• Benefits include:
  • Vacation:
    Greater than 1‑year, Full Time 40 hours;
    Part Time 24 hours
  • Paid Sick Leave:
    Minimum 40 hours paid sick time; medical, dental & vision after 30 calendar days of employment for full‑time employees, life insurance, 401k retirement benefits, and company holidays.
  • Benefits may vary depending on location policy. The above represents the standard Corporate Policy.

• Safety‑Focused Operations:
  Execute flawless operations by meticulously following designated routes and schedules, while adhering to stringent safety protocols and traffic regulations.
• Passenger Care:
  Exhibit exceptional care and assistance toward passengers, ensuring smooth boarding, comfortable rides, and timely disembarkation for all.
• Vehicle Vigilance:
  Champion vehicle safety through comprehensive pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, promptly reporting any maintenance issues, and maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety equipment readiness.
• Adherence to Protocols:
  Uphold company policies and procedures rigorously, encompassing seat belt enforcement, emergency response preparedness, and compliance with regulatory mandates.
• Operates a transit bus or van and transports passengers with disabilities safely in accordance with Company policy and local, county, state, and federal laws.
• Provides door‑to‑door assistance to passengers to safely travel between the vehicle and the door of home or destination. This includes escorting and assisting passengers with disabilities including pushing wheelchairs up and down ramps, assisting passengers up and down stairs, steps and curbs and inclines, assisting passengers on the vehicle and securing passengers and their mobility aids on the vehicle.
• Other duties as required.

• 21 years or older.
• Minimum 5 years of driving experience (personal or professional).
• Excellent communication & customer service skills.
• Must have or obtain valid driver’s license issued in the state of Oregon or Washington before training starts.
• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and flexible or split schedules as required by operational needs.
• Must pass a DOT physical and maintain a DOT card throughout employment.
• Subject to a DOT drug testing and physical if applicable. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including cannabis, for any reason.

• Work outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions – 100% of the job is performed outside, work alone and in remote locations.
• Sit for extended periods (up to 6–8 hours per day); frequently walk for long distances and on possible sloped ground or slippery and uneven surfaces.
• Push and pull objects up to 200 pounds, occasionally throughout the workday; lift material weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance; occasionally bend, kneel, or crouch to files or equipment stored at ground level.
• Operators must have the physical ability to manually push, pull, or stabilize passengers in manual wheelchairs, including navigating curbs, ramps, and uneven surfaces. Assistance may also be needed when operating the vehicle’s electronic lift.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and transport items up to 50 pounds, including mobility aids, service animal accessories, grocery bags, or personal belongings, based on passenger needs.
• Withstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the…