Employment Opportunities: Sacramento, California

Paratransit, Inc., is a private nonprofit organization established in 1978 and now serving over 400 square miles of Sacramento County. We operate lift-equipped buses, providing door-to-door transportation to people who are unable to use Regional Transit (RT) due to age or disability. Paratransit, Inc., is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Now hiring for the following positions:

Programmer/Analyst

Paratransit, Inc. is seeking a full time Programmer/Analyst to assist in the maintenance of our legacy applications and to assist in their migration to Web 2.0. The successful candidate must be familiar C++ and with creating, deploying and maintaining database driven web applications using Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP (LAMP). This job class requires the ability to work independently or as a member of team and handle a heavy workload assigned by several managers working under tight deadlines. Applications will be accepted through March 17, 2010.

Position Responsibilities:

• Design, development and implementation of new critical web applications using best-of-breed open-source technologies.
• Migrate existing desktop applications to Web 2.0.
• Implement, deploy, and maintain applications based on C++ and SQL.
• Work with traditional software lifecycle methodologies. Create design documents when and as required. Perform coding, debugging and testing.
• Define the integration between existing and proposed development projects and existing systems, software and hardware.
• Develop, collect, evaluate, analyze, document, and secure electronic data utilizing a variety of software products for the purpose of providing operational information to senior management.

The minimum qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field and 3+ years demonstrable development experience with C++ PHP 4.0 or 5.0, and the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP, Perl, etc.).
• Exposure to all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
• Excellent object-oriented design & programming skills, including strong working knowledge and experience in using C++ and PHP.
• Strong CSS, HTML and XML skills.
• Strong database and data security skills including creating, modifying, querying, and coding using SQL.
• Reliable and Responsible

This is an outstanding opportunity with a great company that provides a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, tax-sheltered annuity, and paid vacation, sick leave and designated holidays.

Applications are available online or at our administrative office, located at 2501 Florin Road Sacramento, California 95822, Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. To apply, complete and submit an employment application and resume to the Receptionist or via email to hr@paratransit.org. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of our application. Successful applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with Department of Homeland Security regulations.

Please note all applications will be reviewed within four weeks from the date they are received. If you have not been contacted by a member of our staff within 30 days from the date you submitted your application, you have not been selected for further consideration selection process. Due to the large volume of applications received, Paratransit is not able to respond to telephone or in person inquires from applicants regarding the status of their application.

Vehicle Operators

Paratransit, Inc., is now accepting applications for Vehicle Operators to operate Paratransit vehicles safely and efficiently in the door-to-door transport of passengers to scheduled sites; to assist passengers on and off assigned vehicle; to assure the safety of passengers while riding in assigned vehicles; and to maintain accurate records and logs of trip information as required. The schedules for this position vary between the hours of 4:30 a.m. and 1:30 a.m., five or six days per week including weekends and holidays. Applications are accepted continuously as this position is an ongoing recruitment. A current K4 DMV printout must be submitted with your application.

The minimum qualifications include, but are not limited to:

• Valid California Driver License
• Clean driving record
• At least 21 years of age with two years driving experience for insurability
• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to help people
• Reliable
• Responsible
• Team player

If a job offer is made, pre-employment drug testing, fingerprint clearance, and post-job offer physical are required. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the above requirements, and the ability to provide the required documents to prove eligibility to work in the United States.

If hired, you will be required to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver License. The license application process must be started no later than the second week of employment and requires a $64.00 DMV fee. This fee is the responsibility of the Vehicle Operator. Paratransit, Inc. will provide training to obtain your Class B Commercial Driver License.

Wage Scale:

Vehicle Operators are eligible for medical and dental benefits on the first day of the next complete calendar month after being employed sixty days. After successful completion of five months probation, Vehicle Operators receive ten paid designated holidays per year and begin accruing paid vacation and paid sick leave. Paratransit, Inc. provides uniform shirts at no cost to the employee.

Vehicle Operators are required to join the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU).

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