What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Driver position at Lincoln County, OR?
Salary : $20.00 Hourly
Location : Lincoln County, OR
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 25-05 (009)
Department : Transit District
Opening Date : 01 / 09 / 2025
Closing Date : Continuous
Position Summary
Lincoln County Transit is geared to enabling the public with an inexpensive and convenient way of getting around in Lincoln County. We provide transportation to every major city within the county, including transportation for disabled persons and senior citizens. Transit operates 20 buses and provides approximately 280,000 rides per year. Last year, its buses traveled more than 520,000 miles. This past December they unveiled their new designs for Newport Loop, Lincoln City Loop, and Dial-a-Ride buses aimed at enhancing route recognition as well as identifying intracity buses with the character of the community they serve. To continue to serve our public we are looking for dedicated driver to fulfill our community's locally desired service, the Coast to Valley Route, Sunday-Wednesday.
Do you love to drive and have a current CDL (A OR B) with a passenger endorsement and Medical Certification? We are looking for a Transit Driver who is a customer service minded individual and who can operate an 8 to 35 passenger bus in a manner that provides safe, courteous, reliable, and efficient passenger transportation. If you like driving, love our beautiful Lincoln County and our scenic landscape, and want to help people get to where they need to go, you could be just who we are looking for! Be a part of our dedicated Lincoln County Transit team as our Coast to Valley Driver!
- This position will work Sunday through Wednesday as its regular hours but may be asked to change shifts at times.
Minimum Requirements
Job Conditions : This is a safety sensitive position and requires pre-employment and random drug testing mandated by the Federal Transit Administration. Varied shifts; must be willing to work early morning and late evening shifts, weekdays, and weekends. Work is typically in a sitting position while driving a vehicle. Subject to adverse weather and traffic conditions, exhaust fumes, equipment noises, diesel, and gasoline fuel. Subject to exposure and close contact with verbally and / or physically abusive individuals.
Work Location : Lincoln County
Travel : Routes start in various locations. Employee responsibility to report to start of route location or where bus is stationed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
ADA COMPLIANCE :
Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Join our team!
Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%.
Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.
Do you possess a Class A or B CDL with Medical Certification?
Do you possess a passenger endorsement?
Required Question
Salary : $20
