Professional Transit Driver — Safe, On-Time Service

Citrus County, Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrus County Transit is seeking a dedicated Transit Driver to operate county vehicles safely and on schedule, adhering to all traffic laws and safety rules. The role includes assisting passengers and completing electronic trip logs.

The position requires a valid Florida CDL with Passenger Endorsement, a clean driving record, and ability to assist disabled passengers. It also includes DOT drug screening and FEMA NIMS certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience driving passenger vehicles in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Drive county vehicles safely and obey traffic laws and safety policies.
• Load/unload and assist passengers, including disabled individuals.
• Use a County tablet to access routes, logs, and service updates.
• Complete electronic trip data, mileage, and incident reports.
• Perform pre/post trip inspections and vehicle maintenance checks.
• Communicate professionally with customers and dispatch.

Skills

Defensive driving

Safe operation

Electronic documentation

Basic computer skills

Geographic knowledge

Customer interaction

Work under pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Citrus County Transit is seeking a dedicated Transit Driver to operate county vehicles safely and on schedule, adhering to all traffic laws and safety rules. The role includes assisting passengers and completing electronic trip logs.

The position requires a valid Florida CDL with Passenger Endorsement, a clean driving record, and ability to assist disabled passengers. It also includes DOT drug screening and FEMA NIMS certifications.