Transit Driver; CDL Passenger Endorsement

Transit Driver (Must have a CDL with Passenger Endorsement)

• Permanent contract
• Full-time
• High school diploma, A levels, GED, GCSE
• Driver

Mission:
Are you seeking to make an impactful difference where you make a difference in people’s lives each day? If so, come join our team where you are part of a community, not just an employee.

Transit Driver must have License/Certification:

• CDL A/B
• Airbrakes
• Passenger Endorsement (Preferred)

$17.50/HR

• Transport customers and assist them in making important travel decisions.
• Maintain a clean and professional demeanor and appearance.
• Support customers with travel‑related questions and issues.
• Follow an assigned route, collect and report passenger fares and ridership in an accurate, honest manner.
• Assist customers using wheelchairs or other mobility devices.
• Communicate with team members, complete written reports and forms.
• Adhere to all Department of Transportation regulations and guidelines.
• Complete pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections, noting any mechanical failures on an Operator Daily Report Sheet/Bus Log Sheet.
• Adhere to fixed route procedures, including making verbal announcement of major intersections along the designated route.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Excellent customer service experience
• Excellent driving record
• Availability to work varying shifts, hours, days, and locations
• Must be able to pass annual physical examination and alcohol/drug test.
• Must be knowledgeable of the Ocala Street network.
• Must maintain at least a satisfactory level on work performance evaluations. Should have a special sensitivity for the needs of the transit dependent, elderly and disabled.

Sitting, walking, standing, bending neck (up and down), twisting neck (side to side), twisting and bending waist (forward or sideways), squatting, climbing, kneeling (to bend on one knee), simple grasping, controlled grasping, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling, reaching above/below/at shoulder height and lifting/carrying 0-30 pounds.

• Day range:
  Monday to Friday, Weekend availability
• Shift: 8 hour shift, Day shift, Evening shift, Morning shift, Night shift

• 8‑week paid training program
• Health and pension benefits
• Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Company medical, dental and vision plan for you and your family.
• Company pension plan and other benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome diversity to our teams.