Part-Time Driver: Non-Cdl

JOB INFORMATION

Frederick County is offering excellent benefits, flexible hours, premium pay and sign on bonuses to join theaward-winning transit systemof Transit Services of Frederick County! We are seeking an energetic and customer service focused individual to become a part of our growing team.

Proudly serving the Frederick community, Transit provides essential transportation services to the County to connect people to employment, medical services, education, and more. Transit offers public transit, paratransit, and commuter assistance services throughout Frederick County, MD.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

POSITION DETAILS:

Non-exempt; part-time; 10-30 hours per week; varying shifts between 5 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Monday-Saturday; grant funded

This person operates a minivan, minibus, shuttle bus or other Transit vehicle to transport the general public, older adults and persons with disabilities (including ambulatory and non-ambulatory). Supervision is received from the Operations Supervisor and/or the Operations Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transport customers within Frederick County on paratransit and fixed routes

• Assist passengers in boarding and departing the vehicle when necessary and assist them with parcels or other items

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections

• Wash, clean, and fuel the assigned vehicle and perform minor maintenance functions

• Record and report needed repairs to supervisors

• Record and report mileage, logs, and ridership

• Maintain a daily activity trip activity/summary and other related reports

• Participate in job-related training and seminars

• Serve on staff committees; attend monthly driver meetings

• As needed, secure wheelchairs and other objects for safe transport

• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• High school graduation or the equivalency

• Possession of a valid automobile operators operator's license - copy of current driving record is required at time of interview

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges

• Ability to satisfy all Department of Transportation requirements as they apply to periodic physical examinations and licensing standards

• Ability and willingness to learn First Aid, CPR and other job-related skills, and to maintain current certifications

• Knowledge of Maryland state and local traffic laws and regulations

• Knowledge of roads and communities in the Frederick County area, and able to read maps and follow directions

• Accurate math and clerical skills, with the ability to properly complete mileage and vehicle use reports and other departmental record-keeping

• Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to effectively use telephone and utilize two-way radio communications in compliance with FCC regulations, and the ability to accurately follow written and spoken instructions and effectively convey information to passengers

• Ability and willingness to learn to operate all fleet vehicles

• Ability and willingness to work in varied driving conditions, as long as the weather has not caused service to be suspended

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Driving experience transporting passengers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical requirements include the ability to assist persons as they board and depart the vehicle, to secure wheelchairs on board, and to perform general vehicle maintenance

• While working in this position, the employee is constantly sitting, walking, pushing and pulling up to and over 300 pounds, reaching and driving; frequently climbing, stooping, kneeling and crouching, and making repetitive motions; occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

• While working in this position, the employee is constantly working outdoors, in hot temperatures above 100 degrees, in cold temperatures below 32 degrees, frequently walking on uneven ground and exposed to noise; occasionally indoors, potentially exposed to infectious diseases and required to wear protection equipment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• Available for varied working hours as needed

• This position is subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and random drug and alcohol testing

• This position is considered "essential," therefore, the employee is expected, when directed to report to work in the event of a weather emergency (or other circumstances) when County offices are closed.

• The grant that funds this position may determine the duration of the position

• Transit Services administration will grant qualifying employees the opportunity to use a Transit Services vehicle for the purpose of obtaining CDL licensure and appropriate endorsements for future promotional opportunities. This is contingent upon a full-time CDL Driver position being available and employee must apply.

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

• An evaluation of training and experience

• One or more interviews

• A behind-the-wheel driving examination

• Related skills test(s)

• A pre-employment physical examination, drug test and alcohol test

• A pre-employment fingerprint supported background investigation