Public Transportation Driver

Overview

The Orange County Transportation Services Department has an opening for Public Transportation Driver.

• Transport residents over specified routes based on a designated time schedule.
• Provide a safe, reliable, efficient, and customer-friendly transit service to all residents of Orange County.
• Complete manifests and maintain knowledge of Orange County road systems.
• Provide administrative support by assisting in the Orange County Public Transportation (OCPT) office as needed.
• Work under the general direction of the Transportation Administrator with some independent judgment within applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; no supervision responsibilities.
• Perform related work as required.

• Requires one (1) year of public transportation driving experience, and the ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical skills.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) endorsement issued by the State of North Carolina.

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• All offers of employment are conditional upon successful clearance of pre-employment drug testing, background check including Motor Vehicle Record and Fitness-For-Duty Assessment. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared.
• Continued employment is subject to Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and NC Department of Transportation regulations for transit drivers.
• This classification is considered safety sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing, as well as random background checks.

This is a safety-sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. Background Check is required. Fitness for Duty Assessment is required. Current MVR is required. You must have a valid CDL with Passenger (P) endorsement issued by the State of North Carolina. This description does not include external links; full job specification is available from the county’s job postings.

Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.