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Bus Driver
Job in
Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, 33916, USA
Listed on 2026-01-02
Listing for:
Lee County Government
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
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Transportation
Driver, Bus Driver
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Benefits include:
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance effective on the first of the month following the date of hire
- Paid sick and vacation leave
- Florida Retirement Systems:
Pension or Investment retirement plans - Life insurance and short/long-term disability
- Training to assist you in obtaining a CDL license
- On-the-job training and mentoring programs to help you achieve your career goals
- Education reimbursement
- New uniforms provided
- This position requires skilled work in the operation of a passenger bus, trolley, tram, or passenger van.
- Responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle on an assigned or deviated route and schedule at various locations within the county.
- Loading and unloading passengers, who may include the elderly and/or disabled, and transporting them to various locations.
- Collecting fares.
- Performing basic vehicle maintenance. Completing necessary reports and paperwork.
- Work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Transit Supervisors and the Operations Manager.
Minimum Requirements
- Requires any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.
Driver’s License
:
- Possession of a valid Class A or B CDL with no Air Brake restriction and Passenger Endorsement,OR valid Class A or B CDL Permit with no Air Brake restriction and Passenger Endorsement prior to offer.
- Must obtain a Florida CDL Class B License with Passenger Endorsement and no Air Brake restriction within 30 days of hire date. (Training and testing provided by Lee Tran staff.)
Safety-Sensitive Position
:
- Transit Bus Drivers must be able to pass a Florida Department of Transportation Medical Examination and maintain a current medical card. This is a safety-sensitive position that is subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing as provided in DOT regulation CFR-Part 40, 49 CFR Part 655.
- Must be able to exercise independent judgment in daily activities and be sensitive to passengers with various disabilities on a daily basis.
- Must be able to drive in all weather conditions and in darkness.
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service to the public and fellow employees.
- One year of experience in the operation of a bus or heavy automotive equipment is preferred.
Operating schedule:
- Lee Tran operates seven days a week, including some holidays. Normal hours of operation are 4:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., with extended hours during seasonal service.
- Shifts and assignments:Day and evening shifts available. Shift schedules vary, and routes are selected by seniority at least semi-annually. Employees must be able to work any job assignment scheduled.
- Shift differential:Evening shifts offer additional compensation through shift differential.
- Overtime: Opportunities for voluntary overtime are available.
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