Paratransit Pace Drivers

Company: Beacon Mobility
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

SCR Medical Transportation LLC Employer of choice! Voted best company to work for by US News & World Report for 2025-2026. Our Pace Paratransit drivers are responsible for transporting passengers from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner. Using a smaller bus with a wheelchair lift to successfully transport people, performing pre-trip inspections and keeping their vehicle within DOT regulations are the most important tasks of the driver. Training is paid at $18.50/hour, then $23.69 once training is complete. Our Pace service runs 24/7 and we are currently hiring for schedules that are 8-hour afternoon shifts starting between 10am-3pm, which include weekend shifts. This is a union environment where schedule bids occur every 6 months in seniority order Responsibility Profile: Transport clients to and from destinations. Arrive at destinations on schedule. Fulfill administrative needs, like office pickups. Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays. Use navigation applications to determine the best route. Always interact with clients professionally. Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use. Arrange for vehicle repairs as needed. Keep mileage records and repair records up to date. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Five (5) years of driving experience with no breaks/gaps and no more than 1 moving violation in that time period. Candidates cannot have any DUI/DWI on their driving record. Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical. A pre-employment background check and drug screen are required. Must be at least 23 years of age. Valid Driver’s License. Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. SCR has been succeeding as an industry leader in the field of ADA Paratransit services since 1986, providing transportation to mobility-challenged individuals. It’s the goal of SCR to provide reliable, safe, clean and comfortable transportation to this group of individuals. This type of transportation is essential for connecting passengers to friends, family and medical based services. As a result, we select drivers and staff that wish to help people care for themselves. Our Paratransit Operator’s understand how to effectively and safely transport clients and we are looking for the right people to join our team.

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