Bus Driver, Paratransit

Lee County Government; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

LeeTran is hiring Transit Bus Drivers to ensure safe transportation of passengers across the community. This year-round position offers full-time opportunities with robust benefits, including medical insurance from day one, and prospects for professional advancement. Candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with experience in bus operation preferred.

Benefits

Full medical insurance effective first of the month

Florida Retirement System options

Opportunities for voluntary overtime

On-the-job training provided

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record needed.
• Experience in operating a bus or heavy automotive equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers safely and timely while adhering to traffic regulations.
• Assist customers with information and fare collection.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintenance checks.

Skills

Customer Service

Driving Skills

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mobile data tablets

GPS

Job description

LeeTran is seeking to hire professional individuals to join our LeeTran family and make a difference in our community. This is a year-round position with opportunities for full-time and future advancement.

Why Join Us:

• Full medical insurance effective on the first of the month following date of hire
• Florida Retirement System: Pension or Investment retirement plans
• Anticipate 40+ hours per week
• Opportunities for voluntary overtime
• On-the-job training to help you achieve your goals

• Transports passengers in a safe and timely manner while complying with local traffic regulations.
• Loads, secures, and unloadspassengers at stops; meets and greets passengers in a courteous manner.
• Assists customers by providing route information; collects fares; regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Maintains familiarity and compliance with ADA requirements; provides safe transport of disabled passengers by securing wheelchairs and escorting passengers to and from the vehicle; monitors and ensures the safety of all passengers.
• Performs vehicle and equipment inspection, including general maintenance and safety checks.
• Completes daily fare reconciliation, reports, and paperwork.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.
• Will be required to undergo a fingerprint based background check in addition to the standard Consumer Report based background check that is required for all conditional offers of employment.

Driver’s License:

• Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

Safety-Sensitive Position:

• Transit Bus Drivers must be able to pass a Florida Department of Transportation Medical Examination and maintain a current medical card. This is a safety-sensitive position that is subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing as provided in DOT regulation CFR-Part 40, 49 CFR Part 655.

• Must be able to exercise independent judgment in daily activities and be sensitive to passengers with various disabilities on a daily basis.
• Ability to utilize onboard technology, including mobile data tablets and GPS.
• Must be able to drive in all weather conditions and in darkness.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service to the public and fellow employees.
• One year of experience in the operation of a bus or heavy automotive equipment is preferred.

Operating schedule:

• LeeTran operates seven days a week, including some holidays. Normal hours of operation are 4:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m., with extended hours during seasonal service.
  • Shifts and assignments:Day and evening shifts available. Shift schedules vary, and routes are selected by seniority at least semi-annually. Employees must be able to work any job assignment scheduled.
  • Shift differential:Evening shifts offer additional compensation through shift differential.