Transit Driver (Part-Time, On Call)

About the role

Join the award-winning Transit Services of Frederick County team and enjoy outstanding benefits, flexible schedules, premium pay, and sign-on bonuses! We’re looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals to become part of our dynamic and growing team.

Responsibilities

• Transport customers within approximately a 100-mile radius on deviated and fixed route assignments on various vehicle and service types
• Aid passengers in boarding and departing the vehicle when necessary
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Clean and fuel the assigned vehicle and perform minor maintenance functions, including maintaining a clean working environment
• Record and report needed repairs to supervisors
• Record and report mileage and ridership
• Maintain a daily activity trip summary and other related reports
• Collect survey data as needed
• Participate in job-related training and seminars
• Serve on staff committees
• Provide occasional office assistance
• Collect fares and tickets from passengers as appropriate
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

The grant that funds this position will determine the duration of this position.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger endorsement and successful completion of the airbrakes knowledge and skills test, or an equivalent license from another state– copy of current driving record is required at time of interview
• Knowledge of Maryland state and local traffic laws and regulations
• Knowledge of roads and communities in the Frederick County area, and able to effectively read maps and follow directions
• Accurate math and clerical skills, with the ability to properly complete mileage and vehicle use reports and other departmental record-keeping
• Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to effectively use telephone and utilize two-way radio communications in compliance with FCC regulations, ability to accurately follow written and spoken instructions and ability to effectively convey information to passengers
• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Ability and willingness to learn First Aid, CPR and other job-related skills, and to maintain current certifications
• Ability and willingness to work in varied driving conditions, as long as the weather has not caused service to be suspended
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public

Skills

A combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions and job responsibilities of this position may be considered as a substitution for the above-listed required education and experience.

Benefits

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.

Pay

This position is non-exempt; part-time / on-call coverage (up to a possible 40 hours per week); varying shifts between 5:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Monday - Saturday; grant-funded; no-benefits; New hires must complete 40 hours of in-office training within their first 30 days.

Schedule

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members.