Driver - Early Morning start

Apply Description Position: Driver Location: Denton County Type: Part-time Pay: $16/hr ($17/hr with CDL with Passenger Endorsement) Work Schedule Requirement: Applicants must be available to work Monday through Friday between the hours of 5:30 am and 12:00 noon . Specific shift assignments may vary based on business needs. Make a difference on Day One If you like helping people and enjoy being on the road before the city wakes up, come drive with Span . We’re a small, mission-driven non-profit that connects Denton County neighbors—older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and others—to medical appointments, groceries, and essential services. Your friendly, safe driving can change someone’s whole day. About the Role: As a Span Driver, you’ll operate our buses, high-roof vans, and minivans to provide safe, non-emergency rides for neighbors across Denton County—to medical appointments, grocery trips, and other essential destinations. You’ll work a route-based schedule and deliver warm, reliable service at every stop. Because this is a safety-sensitive position, employment includes routine DOT/FTA-required screenings, training, and certifications to keep you—and our riders—safe. Key Responsibilities: Review routes and assignments using an Android-based application, clarifying any questions with Dispatch. Complete and document pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles, ensuring compliance with Span’s policies and procedures. Notify supervisors of any mechanical issues immediately following the shift or sooner if they pose a risk. Maintain fuel levels and keep vehicles clean and litter-free. Follow assigned schedules and communicate regularly with Dispatch about service status, breaks, vehicle issues, and passenger-related incidents. Use a two-way radio professionally and in accordance with FCC regulations. Comply with local, state, and federal traffic regulations. Assist ambulatory and wheelchair passengers with boarding and exiting the vehicle. Provide courteous service to clients, assisting with parcels or special needs as necessary. Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation for passenger comfort. Collect and handle fares responsibly. Participate in training and meetings as required. #zr Requirements Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED); or three to six months related experience/training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Texas State Driver’s License; CDL with a Passenger (P) endorsement preferred but not required. Pass required initial and annual trainings, including Defensive Driving, CPR/First Aid, Passenger Assistance, and Drug and Alcohol. Pass required medical physicals or certifications and drug/alcohol testing. Ability to use a two-way Bluetooth device, a tablet, and a tablet-based application program. Knowledge of GPS guidance systems and the ability to interpret maps and directions. Reliable, punctual, and appropriately…