Transit Driver Transit - Frederick

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.

Transit Services proudly connects the Frederick community with essential transportation options, including access to jobs, healthcare, education, and more. Through public transit, paratransit, and commuter assistance programs, we are dedicated to improving mobility and fostering connections across Frederick County, MD. Be part of a team that makes a difference every day!

Non‑exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full‑time; 40 hours per week; varying shifts between 5:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. (shift and Saturday differential eligible);
Monday – Saturday, new hires must complete 40 hours of in‑office training within their first 30 days; grant‑funded; full‑benefits.

Saturday Shift Differential – morning shift = additional $3.00 per hour; afternoon shift = additional $5.00 per hour; evening shift (after 5 p.m. Monday – Saturday) = additional shift premium of $0.62 applies.

Sign‑on Bonus = $5,000 total to be paid in three increments: 1st $1,000 installment paid after 30 days of employment; 2nd $2,000 installment paid after successful completion of probationary period; 3rd $2,000 installment paid after 1 year of satisfactory performance.

This position is responsible for operating a transit‑type bus or other Transit vehicle to transport the general public, including people with disabilities. Supervision is received from the Operations Supervisor and/or the Operations Manager.

NOTE:

The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy.
For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full‑time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high‑deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low‑cost primary and urgent care
• 100 % County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee‑paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Transport customers within approximately a 100‑mile radius on deviated and fixed route assignments on various vehicle and service types
• Assist 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…