Bus Driver

LeeTran is seeking to hire professional individuals to join our LeeTran family and make a difference in our community. 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 Duties and Responsibilities 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. Education, Experience, Licensing 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.

Supplemental Information 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.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily pre lude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.