Transit CDL Driver Naples - CAT
$49,234–$49,234 year
On-siteNaples, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Operate position-specific vehicles including sedans, vans, transit buses, and motor coaches to provide safe, reliable transportation to passengers. Physically assist passengers in evacuation during emergencies and ensure vehicles are properly fueled, cleaned, and prepared for inclement weather. Immediately report any accidents, maintenance issues, or incidents per company policy while completing all required paperwork and route change sheets. Maintain a neat appearance, practice defensive driving, and exercise passenger management per policy. This role requires a CDL B with Passenger and Airbrake endorsement and at least three years of driving experience. All candidates begin as Driver Trainees before placement in the Transit Driver role.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 year of CDL driving experience
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles
- Must possess a CDL B with Passenger and Airbrake endorsement
- Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening
- Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings in order to remain qualified
- Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift and assist passengers when necessary
- Must have a high degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of vehicles such as sedans, vans, paratransit vans, limousines, taxi-cabs, shuttles, transit buses, school buses, and/or motor coaches
- Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits
- Compliance with all applicable company, federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Must have experience transporting senior and/or disabled citizens in accordance with pre-arranged appointments/schedules
- Must be able to provide individualized assistance/accommodation to senior and or disabled passengers by utilizing wheelchair lifts, seats and other special access necessary to effect a safe, secure and comfortable ride
- Must ensure that individuals with disabilities have adequate time to complete boarding or disembarking from the vehicle
- Previous experience as a Paratransit Driver
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