Public Transit Driver - CDL & Passenger Endorsement

City of South Padre Island; South Padre Island (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Padre Island is seeking a Vehicle Operator to drive heavy equipment and transport the public safely along approved routes and schedules. You will perform daily inspections, keep the vehicle and storage area clean, and handle routine reporting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CDL A/B with passenger endorsement, recent Defensive Driving Certificate, and USDOT medical qualification.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CDL A or B with passenger endorsement.
• Defensive Driving Course certificate within the last twelve (12) months.
• USDOT qualified physical for commercial transportation operators within the last twenty-four (24) months.
• A valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy machinery while transporting the public in a safe and timely manner, adhering to routes and schedules.
• Conducts pre and post trip inspections of vehicles and reports issues.
• Greets and assists the public calmly and courteously; answers inquiries and directs to appropriate persons.
• Keeps City vehicles clean daily, including interior/exterior wash and trash disposal.
• Prepares daily paperwork reporting passenger counts and vehicle discrepancies.
• Provides information to the public to help locate services and businesses.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public interaction

Stress management

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL A or B with passenger endorsement

Defensive Driving Course certificate (within 12 months)

USDOT medical qualification (within 24 months)

Valid state driver’s license

Job description

The City of South Padre Island is seeking a Vehicle Operator to drive heavy equipment and transport the public safely along approved routes and schedules. You will perform daily inspections, keep the vehicle and storage area clean, and handle routine reporting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, CDL A/B with passenger endorsement, recent Defensive Driving Certificate, and USDOT medical qualification.