Transit Driver (CDL)

About the role

The Transit Driver provides safe and timely operation of the Citrus County Transit vehicles. Observes all state and local traffic laws and all safety rules and adheres to time schedules. This position is “safety sensitive” and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Uses a County-issued tablet to access assigned routes, trip manifests, schedules, and service updates; follows real-time routing and schedule adjustments as directed.
• Loads and unloads, moves, and secures wheelchair; assists with infant, elderly, frail and disabled passengers while boarding and departing vehicles.
• Completes required electronic documentation using a tablet, including passenger check-ins, trip data, mileage, service notes, and incident reporting.
• Performs pre trip and post trip inspections. Checks and fills fluids, lights, mirrors, tires, wheelchair lift, radio, body damage, etc.
• Cleans and inspects vehicle before and after each run.
• Reports accidents, incidents, and service disruptions promptly and accurately using electronic reporting systems.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with customers face-to-face and through electronic communication tools while interacting positively with diverse internal and external contacts.
• Performs work under stress, manages frequent interruptions, and adapts to changing routes, schedules, and service demands.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Experience driving passenger vehicles in a professional setting required, three (3) or more years of experience (commercial and/or non-commercial) preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to operate equipment in a safe manner and obey all safety policies.
• Knowledge of defensive driving techniques, rules, regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to enter data accurately, navigate software applications, and use electronic communication systems.
• Knowledge of geographical area within Citrus County.
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to follow written instructions and perform calculations with accuracy.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) "B" or "C" with Passenger Endorsement.
• Clean driving record with no more than seven (7) points in the last three (3) years.
• Successful completion of Level II Background screening is required.
• This screening is through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/M
• Must successfully pass a DOT drug screen and DOT physical.

Supplemental Information

Please review the minimum requirements on posting and communicate how you meet the minimum requirements in your application/resume. Minimum requirements must be met to be considered. Applications will be carefully reviewed to assess qualifications. Selected applicants will be interviewed to determine who will be hired for the job. The kind and length of related work experience, training and education shown on the application/resume will be an important consideration in the screening process. Relevant experience that is not gained through work experience should be explained in the additional information section of the application.