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[The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is recruiting to the position of Paratransit Operator CDL Trainee. This is a [3-week[ training program for qualified applicants holding an active *RI CDL drivers license with passenger endorsement permit *[or[ an active **[RI[ CDL Permit with Passenger and General Knowledge endorsement permits.

**[Position: Paratransit Operator CDL Trainee

**[Posting Period:[ July 6, 2024 through July 4, 2025

*[Salary: *[$25.84 Hour

**[Reports To:[ RIPTA Training Instructor

**[Union Affiliation:[ This is a Non-Represented at will position.

[The Paratransit Division at RIPTA is its service for seniors and persons with disabilities. The vehicles most commonly used are 16-passenger vans able to accommodate two or more wheelchairs. This program is known publicly as the RIde program.

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• A Paratransit Operator CDL Trainee is a temporary at-will trainee with the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA).
• The CDL Trainee will work with RIPTA training instructors to obtain their full RI CDL drivers license and required endorsements to be eligible for a permanent position of Paratransit Operator.
• Once training is completed and the trainee passes the CDL road skills test, the trainee will become eligible to join the RIPTA team as a Paratransit Operator.

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• Complete a RIPTA employment application and submit it to Human Resources, and if you already have your active CDL permit, a copy of a valid RI CDL drivers permit and required permit endorsements or a copy of your RI operator license. All applicants are reviewed and selected based on criteria outlined under experience, education, and selection process sections of this posting (pg. 2). Please note while all applications are reviewed, not all are selected.
• Applicants are required to secure their RI CDL permit with passenger and general knowledge endorsement permits prior to being considered for hire. RIPTA does not assist applicants with instruction regarding the permit written tests.
• Applicant must have a valid RI CDL drivers license or active RI CDL permit with required passenger and general knowledge endorsement permits. RIPTA is unable to provide CDL training to applicants licensed outside the State of Rhode Island.

Applicant must be age 21 or older to qualify for a passenger endorsement on a CDL drivers license/CDL permit.

Must show evidence of a clear driving record history.

Must show evidence of a clear Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) check.

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