Transportation Driver

Description

THIS RECRUITMENT IS A CONTINUOUS OPENING AND WILL BE USED TO FILL POSITIONS AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.

Hiring range for this position is $37,190.40 - $44,428.80. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 12.

Must be at least 19 years of age or older to work as a transportation driver for Cabarrus County.

General Definition Of Work:
Performs intermediate semiskilled work operating passenger vehicles to transport clients; assisting in overseeing operations. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Transportation Supervisor.

• Transporting clients to designated sites.
• Assisting with boarding and exiting vehicle.
• Inspecting vehicles.
• Preparing and maintaining files and records.

• Picks-up, drives and drops clients off at designated locations.
• Assists clients with boarding and getting off vehicles, including operating vehicle wheelchair lift equipment.
• Completes pre and post trip maintenance and safety inspections; performs general maintenance tasks.
• Documents mileage readings for riders on manifest log and completes other record keeping requirements.
• Operates 2-way radios to communicate with agency base for coordination of trips.
• Attends division and program in‑services and trainings.
• Maintains vehicle cleanliness, both interior and exterior.
• Performs general office assistance work as required.
• Assists with maintenance scheduling for vehicles.
• Assists with maintenance of automated transit dispatch system.
• Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Thorough knowledge of regional traffic rules and regulations; basic knowledge of radio 10‑codes; working knowledge of and ability to operate Route Match mobile data terminal; ability to operate passenger vehicles and related equipment safely and efficiently; ability to remain alert and to remain calm during periods of stress; ability to keep records and prepare reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, associates and the general public;

ability to interact effectively with special needs population; ability to relay clear and professional radio communications; and ability to attend work regularly.

Must be able to physically provide full service and assistance as required to ridership including, but not limited to the securement, transport, and mobility assistance requirements of the wheelchair‑bound and ADA populations.

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Must meet all DOT requirements for the position. Ability to obtain and maintain a commercial driver's license with proper endorsements and all required certifications;
First Aid; CPR;
Defensive Driver Course;
Wheelchair Securement;
Blood borne Pathogen. Position is a safety‑sensitive position as defined by the Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.

Position is essential as defined by the Inclement Weather Plan. The job may require working longer than eight hours per day or 40 hours per week, including weekend and holiday work.

Requires graduation from high school. Previous public transportation service and/or public health experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Must be 19 years of age or older with 3 years of clean driving record.

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects;

work requires climbing, balancing, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth…