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Handicaped Driver Seeking Employment Idaho area

Discussion in 'Seek Employment' started by idartist45, Jul 7, 2015.

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  1. idartist45

    idartist45 Bobtail Member

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    My name is William Gardoski; I am 70 years old, and an amputee. Right leg below the knee. This was due to a change in my blood chemistry which changed to a propensity to clot. This is regulated with Warfarin. I have NO health issues, in any other way.

    I drove solo for May and before that, Willis Shaw, from the tip of Maine, to So California, and every where in between. No tickets, no issues. I was driving for May in 1992 when the leg issues came up, and I surrendered my CDL in 1993, thinking I would never need it again.

    My wife and I are both retired and on SS, and I desperately need to return to work to supplement our income. I live in Meridian Idaho, and have owned a home there since 1991; I have 3 children, boys all grown, and have been married for 39 years. I am stable, considerate, and mature.

    I have a perfect driving record; I had a moving violation in 1979 on Whidbey Island for 10mph over. That was my only ticket ever.

    I have NEVER used any drugs; I have an occasional beer, and am a safe driver in every way. I took my CDL road test at Arlo Lott’s yard in Jerome Idaho, given by Cole Prestwich, and have my SPE Certificate given by Idaho DOT examiner Robert Swanson. I have a doubles/triples endorsement. I have my DOT physical, and passed it with NO issues. I am at this time only certified to drive a tractor with an automatic transmission, but am working with my son who has a 13 speed KW to get certified for a manual transmission.

    I cannot carry or lift heavy weights or carry for a long time (loading, unloading) and at my age, I do not want to be on the road day after day week after week, and am seeking occasional and relief driving.

    If in any way you can help, please contact me at

    208-887-3768

    William Gardoski
     
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  3. MidwestResident

    MidwestResident Road Train Member

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    Mr. Gardoski,
    There is also another possible solution to your situation. You may want to try applying for a bus driver's job with the company shown below, Valley Regional Transit DBA ValleyRide.
    You would be home every night and there is no handling of cargo or freight at all.
    You would probably need to get an endorsement for passengers on your CDL.

    Good luck to you.
    God bless you and your family! God bless the U.S.A.!

    Valley Regional Transit
    ValleyRide Offices
    4701 Northrup St.
    Boise, ID 83705
    (208) 345-7433 5907 Cleveland Blvd
    Caldwell, ID, 83607
    (208) 345-7433
    Valley Regional Transit Office
    700 NE 2nd St.
    Suite 100
    Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 846-8547
    NOTE:
    Area Code is 208


    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Valley Regional Transit

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    Headquarters
    830 N. Main Street
    Locale Meridian, Idaho
    Service area
    Ada County, Idaho
    Canyon County, Idaho
    Service type
    bus service
    Routes
    24
    Fuel type CNG & Diesel
    Website
    ValleyRide
    Valley Regional Transit
    , doing business as ValleyRide, is a public agency which is the main provider of mass transit service in metropolitan Boise, Idaho. Nineteen routes operate in Ada County, providing six-day-per-week service to Boise and its immediate suburbs. Two interlined routes are provided in the city of Nampa, and a similar system is present in Caldwell. Five intercounty commuter lines are also offered. Both a peak hour express route and an all-day limited-stop incarnation of the same route connect Nampa and Meridian. Service also connects BSU with the College of Western Idaho in Nampa. A fourth and fifth express route only run once per day in each direction, one of which connects Caldwell and Boise and the other of which links Boise with the small towns along Idaho Route 44.
    Route list
    • 1 Parkcenter
    • 2 Broadway
    • 3 Vista
    • 4 Roosevelt
    • 5 Emerald
    • 6 Orchard
    • 7 Fairview
    • 8 Five Mile
    • 8X Chinden Express
    • 9 State St
    • 9X State St Express
    • 10 Hill Rd/Maple Grove
    • 11 Garden City
    • 14 Hyde Park
    • 16 VA Shuttle
    • 17 Warm Springs
    • 18 Harris Ranch
    • 28 Cole/Victory
    • 29 Overland
    • 40 Nampa/Meridian Express
    • 42 Nampa/Meridian Limited
    • 43 Caldwell Express
    • 44 Hwy 44 Express
    • 45 BSU Express
    • 51 Nampa South
    • 52 Caldwell South
    • 53 Nampa North
    • 54 Caldwell North
     
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  4. MidwestResident

    MidwestResident Road Train Member

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    Mr. Gardoski,

    Here is another possible suggestion since you mentioned that you have your endorsements for both doubles and triples, shown below:
    Navajo Express
    (Toll Free) 800-525-1969
    303-287-3800

    Corporate Headquarters
    1400 W 64th Ave, Denver, CO 80221

    There is a driver fleet that Navajo has; pulling Rocky mountain doubles to Costco in Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Colorado.
    This may be worth looking into.

    Good luck to you.
    God bless you and your family! God bless the U.S.A.!
     
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    MidwestResident Road Train Member

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    Mr. Gardoski,

    Here is a 3rd. possible suggestion, as shown below:

    Good luck to you.
    God bless you and your family! God bless the U.S.A.!

    School Bus Driver - Boise, Idaho
    Posted by CareerBuilder
    Location:
    Boise, Idaho
    Posted Date: 2015-07-10 09:03:39


    Details: Student Transportation of America is growing! We opened a new office in Meridian, IDAHO in the summer of 2014 as CASCADE STUDENT TRANSPORTATION.
    We need drivers for the new school year starting AUGUST of 2015 We are currently seeking school bus drivers to transport children to and from school each day on established routes.
    Additional extracurricular runs (sports and field trips) and charter work may also be available.
    Typical runs are morning and afternoon and average 20-30 hours per week.
    Competitive hourly wages.
    This is a great job for stay at home Parents, Retirees and College Students looking for extra income.
    Experienced bus drivers that have a CDL and PS endorsements are preferred, but we will also provide free training for safe drivers without school bus experience.
    Candidates will need have a clean driving record, and be able to pass a DOT physical, pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
    Student Transportation of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
     
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  6. idartist45

    idartist45 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for your reply to my thread. And your advice. Couldn't work around the Kids, or a bus. Rode the bus a couple of times and don't think I could deal with all the people on a daily basis.
     
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