Transit Driver (Part-time)

Citrus County Board of County Commissioners•Citrus County, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transit Driver provides safe and timely operation of Citrus County Transit vehicles. The driver follows state and local traffic laws, safety rules, and assigned schedules. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to random drug and alcohol testing. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours that vary due to the bid process. The role involves operating county vehicles, assisting passengers—including infant, elderly, frail, and disabled passengers—and loading, unloading, moving, and securing wheelchairs. Drivers use a County-issued tablet to access routes, trip manifests, schedules, and service updates; follow routing and schedule adjustments; complete electronic trip records and incident reports; and communicate professionally with customers and dispatch. Drivers inspect and clean vehicles before and after runs, perform pre-trip and post-trip checks, and report accidents, incidents, or service disruptions promptly. Employees may be assigned emergency response or recovery duties before, during, or after an emergency, potentially outside their usual duties, location, or schedule. Employment requires successful completion of applicable background screening, a DOT drug screen and physical, and other pre-employment checks described in the posting.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
Experience driving passenger vehicles in a professional setting is required.
Valid Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B or C with Passenger Endorsement.
Clean driving record with no more than seven points in the last three years.
Successful completion of Level II background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Successfully pass a DOT drug screen and DOT physical.
Operate equipment safely and follow all safety policies.
Knowledge of defensive driving techniques, rules, regulations, procedures, and policies.
Ability to use a County-issued tablet or similar electronic device to access routes and schedules, communicate with dispatch, and complete electronic documentation.
Basic computer skills, including accurate data entry, navigating software applications, and using electronic communication systems.
Knowledge of the geographical area within Citrus County.
Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to follow written instructions and perform calculations accurately.
Ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups, and the public.
Obtain certification within 90 days in FEMA NIMS courses IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS), and IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System.
Successfully pass a criminal background check, pre-employment physical examination, and drug screen.
Meet the physical requirements of the job, including sitting most of the time, lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, and performing the listed movements and operating tasks.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of commercial and/or non-commercial driving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely and timely drive or operate county vehicles and equipment while following safety policies, traffic laws, and schedules.
Use a County-issued tablet to access routes, trip manifests, schedules, and service updates, and follow real-time routing and schedule adjustments as directed.
Load, unload, move, and secure wheelchairs and assist passengers—including infant, elderly, frail, and disabled passengers—with boarding and departing vehicles.
Complete electronic documentation, including passenger check-ins, trip data, mileage, service notes, and incident reports.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including checking fluids, lights, mirrors, tires, wheelchair lift, radio, and vehicle body damage.
Clean and inspect the vehicle before and after each run.
Promptly and accurately report accidents, incidents, and service disruptions using electronic reporting systems.
Communicate professionally with customers and interact positively with diverse internal and external contacts.
Manage stress and frequent interruptions and adapt to changing routes, schedules, and service demands.
Perform other duties as required.
Work before, during, or after emergencies and, when assigned, perform duties outside the normal scope of the position, location, or work schedule.