Commercial Driver - MTS CDL with P Endorsement

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

1d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Driver for Mecklenburg Transportation System (MTS) provides safe, efficient human-service and general-public transportation to passengers traveling to and from destinations in the Charlotte/Mecklenburg County area. The position involves operating a vehicle on predetermined routes and schedules, complying with traffic laws, communicating with dispatch, and assisting passengers with boarding, travel, and de-boarding, including door-to-door assistance when needed. Drivers collect and accurately document fares and contributions, maintain trip records, and conduct daily vehicle inspections, fuel checks, and interior and exterior cleaning. Inspections and lift counts are documented on a digital tablet. The role may include out-of-county transportation, special-event service, and emergency-response transportation. The full-time position is available during regular business hours of 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; standard hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours of operation may change. Drivers must be able to perform safety-sensitive duties, use mobile data computer units, read maps or GPS, and operate a two-way radio. The position requires the physical ability to assist passengers with disabilities, including operating and assisting with electrical and manual wheelchairs and Jerri chairs. Work is outdoors and exposed to weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The advertised hourly salary range is $25.53 to $28.25. Pay is nonexempt and based on education, skills, experience, and internal equity. Applicants must apply by October 26, 2026.

Requirements

At least one year of commercial vehicle driving experience, or successful completion of Central Piedmont Community College's or an approved driving school's CDL Driving Program.
Acceptable driving record under County standards.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid North Carolina or South Carolina driver's license.
County driving privileges.
Class A or Class B CDL with P (Passenger Transport) endorsement.
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing operation of the assigned vehicle.
Customer-relations, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to perform safety-sensitive functions and navigate using mobile data computer units.
Ability to adapt and perform under stress when dealing with people in stressful situations; think logically to address problems and issues; and maintain good customer relations and communication.
Ability to perform basic life operational functions of fingering, talking, and hearing.
Ability to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; push and pull 300 pounds; and lift at least 40 pounds.
Ability to read road maps and operate a two-way radio system.
Ability to remain stationary for 50% of the time, move between locations, maintain equipment, communicate frequently, review information, and discern information from long distances.
Must be available during regular business hours of 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday; standard hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours of operation may change.
Willingness to provide transportation for special events or emergency-response needs and, when necessary, out-of-county transportation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Safely transport passengers on predetermined routes and adhere to schedules.
Comply with traffic laws and regulations governing operation of the assigned vehicle.
Communicate with dispatch using a radio system.
Read and interpret road maps or use a GPS system.
Maintain accurate trip records, either on paper or electronically.
Collect fares and contributions and document them accurately.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, lift counts, and fuel checks; document inspections on a digital tablet.
Maintain the interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle and perform basic vehicle maintenance.
Assist passengers with boarding, in-transit needs, and de-boarding, including door-to-door assistance when necessary.
Assist persons with disabilities and operate or assist with electrical and manual wheelchairs and Jerri chairs.
Provide transportation for special events or emergency-response needs when required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.