Part Time Bus Driver - CDL / Non-CDL

Gfoat; Cleburne (TX); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking a Transportation Driver to operate a small transit vehicle, ensuring safe, courteous, and efficient service for passengers. Responsibilities include collecting fares, informing riders, and maintaining a clean, orderly vehicle.

Depending on qualifications, the role may require either a NON-CDL with Passenger Endorsement or a CDL with Passenger Endorsement, with a satisfactory driving record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferably with public-facing experience.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive a small transit vehicle safely and courteously.
• Collect fares and provide passenger information as required.
• Dispatching duties may be required to coordinate public transportation services in accordance with department policies and safety regulations.

Skills

Safe vehicle operation

Knowledge of city streets

Excellent customer service

Public interaction

Vehicle maintenance awareness

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Non-CDL: $17.91/hr

CDL: $18.81/hr

Position open until filled.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Duties include driving a small transit vehicle, including a passenger bus or van, in a safe, courteous, and efficient manner, collecting the appropriate fare, and providing passenger information as required or upon request.

On occasion, it may be necessary for this position to fulfill a dispatching role. Duties include dispatching public transportation services in accordance with the laws and regulations governing the employing department, and with department functions, policies, and practices.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to operate a small transit vehicle safely
• Knowledge of city and county streets
• Ability to work effectively with the general public, especially the elderly, disabled, and school children, and be attentive to needs
• Ability to recognize and report vehicle maintenance problems
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to quickly operate specialized equipment
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent, preferably with some experience in working with the public; OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

FOR NON-CDL HOLDERS: A valid Class C Texas Non-Commercial Driver License (NON-CDL) with a Passenger Endorsement and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.

FOR CDL HOLDERS: A valid Class C Texas commercial driver license (CDL) with a Passenger Endorsement and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SAFETY HAZARDS

Daily outdoor work includes, but is not limited to, exposure to dampness, dirt, noise, temperature extremes, vehicle fumes, petroleum products, chemicals, vehicle vibrations, traffic, road conditions, and weather conditions.

May utilize standard office equipment, including multi-line telephone, computer, fax machine, copier, scanner, printer, etc.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Operates a small transit vehicle containing attendant switches, controls, levers, a mobile data terminal, a computer, a broom, a mop, and a vacuum for cleaning the bus's interior.