What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Lee County Government?
Benefits include:
- Full medical, dental and vision insurance effective on the first of the month following date of hire
- Paid sick and vacation leave
- Florida Retirement Systems: Pension or Investment retirement plans
- Life insurance and short/long-term disability
- Training to assist you in obtaining a CDL license
- On-the-job training and mentoring programs to help you achieve your career goals
- Education reimbursement
- New uniforms provided
- This position is skilled work in the operation of a passenger bus, trolley, tram, or passenger van.
- Responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle on an assigned or deviated route and schedule at various locations within the county.
- Loading and unloading passengers, who may include elderly and/or disabled, and transporting them to various locations.
- Collecting fares.
- Performing basic vehicle maintenance. Completing necessary reports and paperwork.
- Work is performed independently under the general supervision of the Transit Supervisors and the Operations Manager.
- Requires any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.
- Possession of a valid Class A or B CDL with no Air Brake restriction and Passenger Endorsement OR a valid Class A or B CDL Permit with no Air Brake restriction and Passenger Endorsement prior to offer.
- Must obtain a Florida CDL Class B License with Passenger Endorsement and no Air Brake restriction within 30 days of hire date. (Training and testing provided by LeeTran staff.)
- 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 which 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 able to work with, and be sensitive to, passengers with various disabilities on a daily basis.
- Must be able to drive in all weather conditions and in darkness.
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service to the public and fellow employees.
- Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds, stoop, bend, sit for long periods of time, load and unload wheelchair passengers and secure wheelchairs inside the bus with wheelchair tie downs.
- Prefer one year of experience in the operation of a bus or heavy automotive equipment.
- LeeTran 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. Day and evening shifts available. Shift schedules vary and routes are selected by seniority at least semi-annually.
- Employee must be able to work any job assignment scheduled.
- Evening shifts offer shift differential with additional compensation.
- Opportunities for voluntary overtime.
Salary : $17
