BUS DRIVER

Linn County; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Linn County is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to provide safe and efficient transport for the community. This role involves assisting elderly and disabled individuals, ensuring their comfort and safety while operating a vehicle. Competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development make this an attractive position for qualified candidates.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)

12 paid holidays per year

On-site fitness centers

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience in driving or customer service preferred.
• Valid State of Iowa Commercial Driver's License required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Drives a bus on regular or demand-activated routes.
• Assists passengers boarding and leaving the vehicle.
• Performs minor repairs on the bus.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving

Assisting Passengers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Description

Description

LIFTS bus drivers are at the heart of delivering reliable and safe transportation services to the Linn County community! Join our team and be a part of the mission to improve our customer's independence, autonomy, and health & wellbeing.

Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 100% County paid basic life insurance
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training & professional development opportunities
  
  

Hourly Wage:

New Hire: $22.09

• 90 days: $23.17
• 1 year: $24.38
• 2 years: $25.71
• 3 years: $27.14
  
  

About LIFTS Bus Driver

Performs work of routine difficulty in operating a van or bus for the purpose of transporting elderly, people with disabilities, and other passengers. Assists passengers on and off the vehicles.

Essential Functions

• Drives a van or bus on a demand activated or regular route transit system.
• Assists passengers in boarding and leaving vehicles, including pushing passengers of all sizes using wheelchairs and semi-ambulatory passengers’ door-to-door.
• Performs servicing and minor repairs of automotive equipment.
• Assists passengers with transporting personal possessions such as packages or groceries.
• Secures passengers using wheel chairs and operates wheelchair lift.
• Maintains two-way radio communication with Dispatch Office.
• Collects and records fares.
• Records ridership and vehicle maintenance condition, including fuel and lubricants used.
• Assists in area evacuations, under Emergency Management command.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of experience in paid driving, customer service, or human services. Experience driving trucks/vans/buses strongly preferred.
  
  

Special Requirements

Valid State of Iowa Commercial Driver's License Class C with air brake and passenger endorsements required within six (6) months of hire or transfer into the position. Completion of the following training courses required within one (1) year of employment: First Aid, CPR, National Safety Driving Council Defensive Driving, Passenger Assistance Techniques, Fire Extinguishers, Behavior Management, and Civil Defense Procedures.

Shift

Shift 1

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Shift 2

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Shift 3

Monday - Friday

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Read full description here: LIFTS Bus Driver Job Description

Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click HERE

01

Do you have a Class C CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Do you have experience working with persons with disabilities and/or elderly people?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

If yes, please explain. If not, please list N/A.

• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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