Driver - Okeechobee

MTM Transit•Sebring, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

MTM Transit, in partnership with Heartland Rides, is hiring a full-time Non-CDL Driver serving the Okeechobee, Florida area. This is a park-out position: the driver completes three weeks of full-time paid training at MTM Transit’s main office in Sebring, Florida, then takes a company vehicle home and is stationed in the Okeechobee area. Training classes start regularly. The driver provides safe, reliable transportation and personalized service to passengers, including older adults and individuals with disabilities. The role involves helping passengers board and exit the vehicle, assisting with mobility devices and securement, completing vehicle inspections and required paperwork, and using electronic devices to support transportation operations. MTM Transit describes its culture as focused on collaboration, innovation, learning, and growth. The company states that it is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License or be able to obtain one.
No driver’s license suspensions or revocations for moving violations in the last three years.
No more than five traffic violation points in the past 12 months.
No serious traffic violations, including reckless driving, in the last five years.
No DUI/DWI convictions.
Must pass a DOT physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening.
Must pass a criminal background check investigation.
Must have valid authorization to work in the United States.
Must provide a resume with a minimum of 10 years of work history.
Ability to use a tablet, GPS, two-way radio, or other electronic device.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Ability to communicate with others and comprehend instructions.
Ability to understand highway traffic signs, signals, maps, manifests, and schedules.
Ability to obtain knowledge of FTA, ADA, and DOT regulations.
Familiarity with the main roadways and major highways in the service area.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and reliable transportation.
Demonstrate excellent defensive driving skills.
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
Assist passengers with loading and unloading from the vehicle.
Assist with mobility devices and securement as required by safety protocols.
Ensure on-time customer pick-up and drop-off.
Demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Complete required vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and DVI inspections.
Complete required paperwork.
Use tablets or other electronic devices as required.