Frederick County (Md) Frederick , MD 21705
Posted 2 days ago
JOB INFORMATION
Frederick County is offering excellent benefits, flexible hours, premium pay and sign on bonuses to join the award-winning transit system of 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 recognizes 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.
TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how much we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.
11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan option to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance benefit
Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Vesting after 10 years of service
Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc
Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, etc.
For more information, visit ourbenefitspage on the Frederick County Governmentjob opportunities webpage.
POSITION DETAILS:
Non-exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; varying shifts between 5:00 a.m.
10:30 p.m.; Monday
Saturday; grant-funded; full-benefits
Sign-on Bonus = $5,000 total to be paid in three increments. 1st $1,000 installment paid after 30 days of employment; 2nd $2,000 installment paid after successful completion of probationary period; 3rd $2,000 installment paid after 1 year of satisfactory performance.
Saturday Shift Differential - morning shift = additional $3.00 per hour; afternoon shift = additional $5.00 per hour; evening shift (after 5 p.m. Monday
Additional Differential- The base rate of pay for this position is $22.02 per hour, however is eligible to earn a $2.50 differential, making the current rate of pay $24.52 per hour. The $2.50 pay differential is dependent on a separate funding source and is subject to change based on that funding source.
This position is responsible for operating a transit-type bus or other Transit vehicle to transport the general public, including people with disabilities. Supervision is received from the Operations Supervisor and/or the Operations Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Transport customers within approximately a 100-mile radius on deviated and fixed route assignments on various vehicle and service types
Assist passengers in boarding and departing the vehicle when necessary
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
Clean and fuel the assigned vehicle and perform minor maintenance functions, including maintaining a clean working environment
Record and report needed repairs to supervisors
Record and report mileage and ridership
Maintain a daily activity trip summary and other related reports
Collect survey data as needed
Participate in job-related training and seminars
Serve on staff committees
Provide occasional office assistance
Collect fares and tickets from passengers as appropriate
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.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The qualifications / requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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 effectively 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, ability to accurately follow written and spoken instructions and ability to 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:
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, pushing and pulling up to and over 300 pounds, reaching and driving; frequently walking, moving, climbing, descending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and making repetitive motions; occasionally lifting up to 20 lbs and rarely lifting between 20-50 pounds.
While working in this position, the employee is constantly working outdoors, in temperatures above 100 degrees, in temperatures below 32 degrees; frequently walking on uneven ground and exposed to noise; occasionally working indoors, potentially exposed to infectious diseases and required to wear protective 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 will determine the duration of this position
EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):
An evaluation of training and experience
One or more interviews
3)A behind-the-wheel driving exam
4)Related skills test(s)
5)A pre-employment physical examination, drug test and alcohol test
This description reflects management's assignment of essential duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
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