Bus Driver Paid Training – CDL Us R14870
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Transportation
Driver, CDL, Bus Driver
Department:
Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT)
About Our JobNew pay rate of $18/hour + we provide the training AND reimburse you for both your CDL Permit and CDL License with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements. We provide the training onsite, in real SCAT buses! Learn to drive with (6) weeks paid training, 40 hours/week.
“US News & World Report:
Sarasota is No. 1 in Florida and No. 9 in the country for best place to live.”
We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests navigating Sarasota.
- Welcome and interact with passengers.
- Focus on the safety of our guests throughout our beautiful County.
- Be "in the know" about other routes and schedules.
- Enjoy being "outside" with the comfort of air-conditioning on all buses.
- Join a dedicated high-performing County team.
Minimum Qualifications
A High School Diploma, or its equivalent
Valid Florida Driver's License
Preferred QualificationsFlorida Commercial Driver'sLicense (CDL), Class "B" with passenger and air-brakeendorsementora
Florida
Driver's License
Customer Service Experience
Physical DemandsMay at times have to lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
Drug Screening & DisqualificationThis position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five years.
About Everything Else Work HoursOur operating times are 4:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Actual schedules will vary.
Drivers typically work all mornings or all evenings.
Must be able to work flexible hours/days.
Drivers may be expected to work any combination of hours from 4:00 AM to 11:30 PM, 7 days a week.
Punctuality and flexibility are required.
PayPay:$18.00/hour, up to $21.15 if you hold a current CDL and have 4 or more years of transit driving experience.
Starting Pay Employee TypeRegular (Budgeted)
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