Transit Driver (Must have a CDL with Passenger Endorsement)

Mission

Are you seeking to make an impactful difference where you make a difference in people’s lives each day? If so, come join our team where you are part of a community, not just an employee.

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Transit Full time available
Transit Driver must have License/Certification:
- CDL A/B
- Airbrakes
- Passenger Endorsement (Preferred)
Our work environment includes:
- Growth opportunities

Job Description

Transport customers and assists them in making important travel decisions.
Maintain a clean and professional demeanor and appearance.
Support customers with travel related questions and issues.
Follow an assigned route, collect and report passenger fares and ridership in an accurate, honest manner.
Assist customers using wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
Communicate with team members, complete written reports and forms.
Adhere to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and guidelines.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections, noting any mechanical failures on an Operator Daily Report Sheet/Bus Log Sheet.
Adhere to fixed route procedures, including making verbal announcement of major intersections along the designated route.

• Other duties as assigned.

Transit Qualifications, Skill Set and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Excellent customer service experience
• Excellent driving record
• Transit Driver's Must have a CDL A or B license with Airbrakes & Passenger Endorsement
• Availability to work varying shifts, hours, days, and locations
• Must be able to pass annual physical examination and alcohol/drug test
• Must be knowledgeable of the Ocala Street network
• Must maintain at least a satisfactory level on work performance evaluations
• Should have a special sensitivity for the needs of the transit dependent, elderly and disabled

Physical Demands

• Sitting
• Walking
• Standing
• Bending neck (up and down)
• Twisting neck (side to side)
• Twisting and bending waist (forward or sideways)
• Squatting (similar to the bowling position)
• Climbing
• Kneeling (to bend on one knee)
• Simple grasping
• Controlled grasping
• Power grasping
• Fine manipulation
• Pushing/pulling
• Reaching above/below/at shoulder height
• Lifting/carrying 0 - 30 pounds

Transit Driver Paid Training Provided

• Day range:
• - Monday to Friday
• - Weekend availability

Experience Level

1 year

Shift

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Additional Information

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
• Company medical, dental and vision plan for you and your family available
• Company pension plan and other benefits

Qualifications

• Soldiers; if you are Army Reserve, Army National Guard or transitioning from Active Duty be sure to register today with the Army PaYS Program at www.armypays.com
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Welcome Diversity to our Teams