CDL Transit Driver – Safe, Timely & Accessible

Citrus County, Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrus County in Florida seeks a Transit Driver to operate county transit vehicles safely and on schedule. The role requires adherence to traffic laws, safety rules, and will involve assisting passengers with mobility devices while boarding and alighting.

The driver uses a county tablet for routes, maintains journey records, and participates in pre/post trip inspections. This position is safety sensitive and requires a CDL with Passenger Endorsement, a clean driving record, background and drug

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience driving passenger vehicles in a professional setting preferred.
• Valid Florida CDL with Passenger Endorsement.
• Clean driving record with no more than seven points in the last three years.
• Successful completion of Level II Background screening and DOT drug screen.
• Must obtain FEMA NIMS IS-100.c and IS-700.b within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates a county vehicle and adheres to safety policies, roadway rules, and laws.
• Uses a County-issued tablet to access routes, trip manifests, schedules, and service updates; follows real-time routing and schedule adjustments.
• Loads/unloads, moves, and secures wheelchair; assists passengers with mobility devices during boarding and alighting.
• Completes required electronic documentation using a tablet, including passenger check-ins and incident reporting.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections and reports issues as needed.
• Cleans and inspects vehicle before and after each run.
• Reports accidents, incidents, and service disruptions promptly using electronic systems.
• Communicates professionally with customers and internal contacts; works under pressure with interruptions.
• Performs other duties as required, and may participate in emergency response activities.

Skills

Defensive driving

Safety policies

Tablet use

Basic computer skills

Geographic knowledge

Stress management

Record keeping

Clear communication

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Job description

Citrus County in Florida seeks a Transit Driver to operate county transit vehicles safely and on schedule. The role requires adherence to traffic laws, safety rules, and will involve assisting passengers with mobility devices while boarding and alighting.

The driver uses a county tablet for routes, maintains journey records, and participates in pre/post trip inspections. This position is safety sensitive and requires a CDL with Passenger Endorsement, a clean driving record, background and drug