Driver - Kern County - Bakersfield

MTM, Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Dental and Vision Plans

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Perks Discount Program

Leadership Mentoring Opportunities

Job summary

MTM Transit is hiring a Driver in Bakersfield, CA to provide safe, reliable trolley operation in partnership with Kern Transit. You will deliver courteous service, assist passengers, and ensure on-time pickups while following client procedures and company protocols.

Qualified applicants hold a California CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsements, are at least 21 years old, and can pass a DOT physical and drug screening. We offer comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• California CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsements required.
• No major driving violations in the past 5 years; clean DMV record preferred.
• Authorized to work in the United States and able to pass DOT physical and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation to customers.
• Demonstrate defensive driving and professional conduct.
• Assist with passenger loading/unloading and mobility device handling.
• Ensure on-time pickup and drop-off while maintaining schedules.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and required paperwork.

Skills

Defensive driving

Customer service

Communication

Loading assistance

Mobility device handling

Pre/post-trip inspections

Tablet / GPS / radio use

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tablet

GPS

Two-way radio

Job description

Make a Difference At MTM Transit, you’re not just part of a team—you’re at the heart of a movement to remove community barriers nationwide. We’re all about breaking the mold with bold ideas, open conversations, and a relentless focus on what matters most: you. Here, collaboration sparks breakthroughs, learning fuels growth, and every voice shapes our future. Together, we thrive, push our limits, and work as team to help you reach your full potential.

What will your job look like? In partnership with Kern Transit the Driver is responsible for providing Trolley Operation services in a safe and reliable manner. The Driver will ensure the customer and client receive the highest degree of courtesy and professionalism. This work is done in compliance with the procedures defined by the client and in conformance with company procedures. Location: Bakersfield, CA Service: Kern Transit Starting Pay Rate: $19.89/hour Required Credentials: California CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsements

What You’ll Do (Essential Functions)

• Provide safe and reliable transportation
• Demonstrate excellent defensive driving skills
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Must assist with passenger loading and unloading from vehicle
• Must assist with any mobility device and securement as required for safety protocols
• Ensure the on-time pick-up and drop off of the customer
• Demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to the needs of older adults and individuals with disabilities
• Complete thorough vehicle pre-trip, post-trip, and DVI inspections as required
• Complete paperwork as required
• Utilize tablets or electronic devices as required

What We’re Looking For (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Ability to use a tablet, GPS, two-way radio, or other electronic device
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
• Ability to communicate with others and comprehend instructions
• Ability to understand highway traffic signs, signals, maps, manifests, and schedules
• Ability to obtain knowledge of FTA, ADA, and DOT regulations
• Familiarity with the main roadways and major highways in the service area

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have valid U.S. Driver’s license for past 5 years
• Must have and maintain a valid California Class B CDL w/passenger endorsements
• No felony convictions involving moral turpitude or narcotics within previous five (5) years
• No Reckless Driving or driving with a suspended license within the past 7 years and no more than 2 in a lifetime
• No DUI or DWI convictions
• Possess valid authorization to work in the United States
• Must be able to pass a DOT Physical and pre-employment drug screening
• Must pass criminal background check and investigation & Motor Vehicle Record check

What’s in it for you

• Health and Life Insurance Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Perks Discount Program
• Leadership Mentoring Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer: MTM Transit is an equal opportunity employer.

MTM Transit considers qualified candidates with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, State, and Federal law.

If you are in need of accommodations, please contact MTM Transit's People & Culture.

About Us

As communities are challenged with increasing access while containing costs, MTM Transit strives to achieve these goals while focusing on what matters most: the passenger. Helping the disabled, elderly, and other transportation disadvantaged populations with their transit needs is the core of our operations. In 2009, MTM Health’s leadership team created MTM Transit to offer an unparalleled hands-on management approach for transportation needs.

MTM Transit offers viable solutions that help public transit agencies connect the pieces of a community’s transportation options in an effort to increase fixed route utilization, reduce costs, and remove community barriers. We remain committed to providing quality transit services to individuals who, without reliable transportation, may be unable to take advantage of employment opportunities, get to the doctor, and access other community resources.

Over the past 16 years, MTM Transit has grown responsibly by focusing on the passenger experience and providing unparalleled hands-on management.

Your Potential. Our Mission. At MTM Transit, you’re not just part of a team—you’re at the heart of a movement to remove community barriers nationwide. We’re all about breaking the mold with bold ideas, open conversations, and a relentless focus on what matters most: you. Here, collaboration sparks breakthroughs, learning fuels growth, and every voice shapes our future. Together, we thrive, push our limits, and work as team to help you reach your full potential.

Benefits without Barriers To show appreciation for our staff’s hard work and dedication, MTM offers more than just a paycheck. Our Total Rewards program is all encompassing, offering a wide variety of enticing benefits to ensure our employees and their families are rewarded.

Limitless Growth Opportunities At MTM, your growth powers our movement. Our career development programs are designed to ignite your potential, sharpen your skills, and propel you toward a future where you don’t just succeed—you redefine what’s possible.

Transit Trailblazer Maintenance Tech. Apprenticeships Art of Client Communication Cornerstone Program Bench Program Tech Bench Program Continuous Ed Reimbursement Safely Connecting Communities At MTM Transit, every trip reflects our promise: safe, reliable, and exceptional service that drives independence and access.