What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time CDL Driver - Transit position at City of Fayetteville, North Carolina?
Description
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A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
The Transit Department Provides Bus Services 7 Days a Week. Interested Applicants Must Be Available To Work During The Following Hours Of Operation
As a FAST Transit Operator you must be attentive, have good judgment, be professional, have safe driving habits and most importantly have the ability to provide great customer service.
As a Transit Operator, Your Responsibilities Include
To learn more about our department visit our FAST site click here.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience
Six months of experience operating buses or similar equipment or completion of the NC Division of Motor Vehicles entry-level driver training (ELDT) program within the last six months and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville Driving Standard.
Training
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Required
LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:
A current DOT Medical Card; North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with an endorsement for air brakes and a passenger endorsement at the time of employment and ability to maintain insurability.
Preferred
First Aid certification; CPR certification.
From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment DOT drug screen, DOT physical, background check, and a driving history check.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Deferred Compensation Plans
Effective January 1, 2025, part-time, seasonal and temporary employees are eligible to participate in the NC 401(k) and NC 457 plan. These plans assist employees in saving for retirement by saving a portion of their pay.
The NC 401(k) and NC 457 plans are both administered by Empower.
Part-time, Temporary And Seasonal Employees Can
City employees are paid bi-weekly, every other Friday. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit of their payroll checks.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and work.
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Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.
Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?
Have you held an out-of-state driver's license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?
Do you currently have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard? Click here to view the City of Fayetteville's driving standard's list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.
This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
This position requires a Commercial Driver's License with air brake and passenger endorsement at time of employment. From the list below, please indicate the driver's license you currently possess.
If you currently possess an out of state CDL, please indicate the state of issue and any endorsements below. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.) (NOTE: Out-of-state applicants must have a current CDL, with air brake and passenger endorsement from their current state of residence and be able to transfer the CDL and endorsement to NC within 30 days of hire.)
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Do you possess a current DOT Medical Card?
Do you have at least 6 months of experience operating buses or similar equipment?
Have you completed the NC Division of Motor Vehicles entry-level driver training (ELDT) program within the last six months?
Please list the types of vehicles/equipment you have experience operating. (If this question does not apply, please N/A in the space provided below.)
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Please select any of the following certifications you currently possess:
This position may require you to operate various types of service vehicles. Please select the vehicles that you are willing to operate.
This position requires you to work a minimum of 19 hours per week during normal operating hours which includes Saturday(s) and Sunday(s) and working as late as 11:00 PM. Are you willing to accept this working condition?
This position may require you to work split shifts. Are you willing to accept this working condition?
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following:
Click here to meet some of the City’s “CAN DO” employees.
- THIS IS A TEMPORARY PART-TIME POSITION**
A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
The Transit Department Provides Bus Services 7 Days a Week. Interested Applicants Must Be Available To Work During The Following Hours Of Operation
- Monday – Saturday between the hours of 4:55 AM and 10:30 PM
- Sunday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 7:30 PM
- Hours worked on Sundays are paid at Premium Pay (overtime rate of time and a half)
As a FAST Transit Operator you must be attentive, have good judgment, be professional, have safe driving habits and most importantly have the ability to provide great customer service.
As a Transit Operator, Your Responsibilities Include
- Safety - the safe operation of your bus and the well-being of your passengers;
- Customer Service – responding to customer inquiries concerning transit information, providing a comfortable rides and collection of proper fares;
- Schedule Adherence – providing reliable and consistent bus route service according to publicly advertised schedules.
To learn more about our department visit our FAST site click here.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience
Six months of experience operating buses or similar equipment or completion of the NC Division of Motor Vehicles entry-level driver training (ELDT) program within the last six months and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville Driving Standard.
Training
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
Required
LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:
A current DOT Medical Card; North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with an endorsement for air brakes and a passenger endorsement at the time of employment and ability to maintain insurability.
Preferred
First Aid certification; CPR certification.
From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment DOT drug screen, DOT physical, background check, and a driving history check.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Deferred Compensation Plans
Effective January 1, 2025, part-time, seasonal and temporary employees are eligible to participate in the NC 401(k) and NC 457 plan. These plans assist employees in saving for retirement by saving a portion of their pay.
The NC 401(k) and NC 457 plans are both administered by Empower.
Part-time, Temporary And Seasonal Employees Can
- Enroll in the NC 457 Plan.
- Enroll in the NC 401(k) Plan (eligibility begins January 2025)
- Roll over outside assets (if eligible) and take advantage of strong oversight, diverse investment options and low fees.
City employees are paid bi-weekly, every other Friday. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit of their payroll checks.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and work.
01
Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.
- I have read and complied with the above statement.
Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?
- Yes
- No
Have you held an out-of-state driver's license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?
- Yes
- No
Do you currently have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard? Click here to view the City of Fayetteville's driving standard's list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.
- Yes
- No
This position requires meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
- Yes
- No
This position requires a Commercial Driver's License with air brake and passenger endorsement at time of employment. From the list below, please indicate the driver's license you currently possess.
- North Carolina Class B CDL with air brake and passenger endorsement
- North Carolina Class A CDL with air brake and passenger endorsement
- Out-of-state CDL air brake and passenger endorsement (Not a NC CDL)
- None of the above
If you currently possess an out of state CDL, please indicate the state of issue and any endorsements below. (If this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below.) (NOTE: Out-of-state applicants must have a current CDL, with air brake and passenger endorsement from their current state of residence and be able to transfer the CDL and endorsement to NC within 30 days of hire.)
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Do you possess a current DOT Medical Card?
- Yes
- No
Do you have at least 6 months of experience operating buses or similar equipment?
- Yes
- No
Have you completed the NC Division of Motor Vehicles entry-level driver training (ELDT) program within the last six months?
- Yes
- No
Please list the types of vehicles/equipment you have experience operating. (If this question does not apply, please N/A in the space provided below.)
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Please select any of the following certifications you currently possess:
- First Aid
- CPR
- None
This position may require you to operate various types of service vehicles. Please select the vehicles that you are willing to operate.
- 35 and 40 foot Bus
- Cut-a-way Para Transit Bus
- Other Service Vehicles
- None
This position requires you to work a minimum of 19 hours per week during normal operating hours which includes Saturday(s) and Sunday(s) and working as late as 11:00 PM. Are you willing to accept this working condition?
- Yes
- No
This position may require you to work split shifts. Are you willing to accept this working condition?
- Yes
- No
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following:
- Drivers License Number
- Employer information including salary, address, phone number, supervisor name, and reason for leaving for each employer
- Complete Education History (including High School)
- A complete 10-year history to include gaps you have had between employment and/or school attendance. Example: Office Assistant 1/2011 – present The Company 123 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 555-5555 Unemployed 6/2004 – 12/2010 Unemployed Student 12/2000 - 6/2004 My High School Fayetteville, NC 28301 Applications without a 10-year history and all the required information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application for completeness.
- I have read and understand the above statement
- Required Question
