Transit CDL
$42,744–$48,984 year
On-siteGreensboro, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Operate position-specific vehicles including sedans, vans, transit buses, and motor coaches to provide safe, reliable transportation to passengers. Report maintenance issues, accidents, and incidents immediately per company policy while maintaining assigned routes on time. Physically assist passengers in evacuation and manage boarding, ensuring compliance with policies for seniors and disabled individuals. Keep vehicles clean, fueled, and prepared for inclement weather, utilizing equipment like wheelchair lifts and emergency radios. Complete all required paperwork, including route change sheets and repair requests, and maintain a professional appearance. Begin as a Driver Trainee, completing extensive training and safety meetings before placement in a permanent role.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years age per state law
- 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
- Previous experience as a Paratransit Driver
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