CDL Transit Driver: Safe, Passenger-Focused Service

Citrus County Government; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citrus County Government is seeking a Transit Driver to operate county transit vehicles safely and on time, following traffic laws and safety rules. The role uses a county tablet for routes, schedules, and updates, and involves assisting passengers including those who are elderly or disabled.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, hours vary with bids; this is a full-time position requiring good communication and the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Experience driving passenger vehicles in a professional setting preferred (3+ years).

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates a county vehicle following safety policies and road rules.
• Uses a County-issued tablet to access routes, manifests, schedules, and service updates.
• Loads/unloads and assists passengers including wheelchair users during boarding and alighting.
• Completes electronic documentation (check-ins, trip data, mileage, notes, incidents).
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections and basic vehicle checks.

Skills

Defensive driving

Customer service

Safety policies

Tablet navigation

Data entry

Basic computer skills

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

County tablet

Job description

The Citrus County Government is seeking a Transit Driver to operate county transit vehicles safely and on time, following traffic laws and safety rules. The role uses a county tablet for routes, schedules, and updates, and involves assisting passengers including those who are elderly or disabled.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, hours vary with bids; this is a full-time position requiring good communication and the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.