Bus Driver, Paratransit

• Full medical insurance effective on the first of the month following date of hire
• Florida Retirement System:
  Pension or Investment retirement plans
• Anticipate 40+ hours per week
• Opportunities for voluntary overtime
• On-the-job training to help you achieve your goals

• Transports passengers in a safe and timely manner while complying with local traffic regulations.
• Loads, secures, and unloadspassengers at stops; meets and greets passengers in a courteous manner.
• Assists customers by providing route information; collects fares; regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Maintains familiarity and compliance with ADA requirements; provides safe transport of disabled passengers by securing wheelchairs and escorting passengers to and from the vehicle; monitors and ensures the safety of all passengers.
• Performs vehicle and equipment inspection, including general maintenance and safety checks.
• Completes daily fare reconciliation, reports, and paperwork.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.
• Will be required to undergo a fingerprint based background check in addition to the standard Consumer Report based background check that is required for all conditional offers of employment.

• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

• 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.
• Ability to utilize onboard technology, including mobile data tablets and GPS.
• 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.

• 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.