TriMet LIFT Driver - Beaverton; Part-Time

Position Overview

Tri Met Lift Driver
- Beaverton - Part-time

We are currently on the lookout for an experienced Bus Driver to join our elite team in Beaverton, OR. 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.

• $25.71 - $36.26 (Union Collective Bargaining Agreement Payscale)
• Starting pay $25.71 with progression to $36.26 over 3 years.

• Vacation:
  Greater than 1 year, Part-time - 24 hours
• Paid Sick Leave:
  Minimum 40 hours paid sick time; medical, dental & vision after 30 calendar days of employment, life insurance, 401k retirement benefits, and company holidays.

• 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 towards 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 a high standard 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.
• Operate a transit bus or van and transport passengers with disabilities safely in accordance with Company policy and local, county, state, and federal laws.
• Provide door‑to‑door assistance to passengers to safely travel between the vehicle and the door of home or destination, including escorting and assisting passengers with disabilities, pushing wheelchairs up and down ramps, assisting passengers up and down stairs, steps, curbs, inclines, and securing passengers and their mobility aids on the vehicle.
• Other duties as required.

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Minimum 5 years of driving experience (personal or professional).
• Excellent communication & customer service skills.
• Must have or obtain a valid driver’s license issued in the state of Oregon or Washington before training starts.
• Must be able to work assigned shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and flexible or split schedules as required by operational needs.
• Must be able to pass a DOT physical and maintain a DOT card throughout employment.
• Subject to a DOT drug test 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 100 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.
• Withstand heavy traffic areas while performing the duties of the job; tolerate exposure to considerable amounts of dust, vehicle fumes and noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us at HR.T

Transdev maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship and must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or any other legally protected status.

Job Category:
Driver/Operator - Bus, Paratransit, Taxi, Limo, Shuttle

Job Type: Part Time

Pay Group: EB6 | Cost Center: 424