Transit Driver

City of Clemson, South Carolina; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual and sick leave

12 paid holidays per year

Free acute medical care for employee &

PEBA Retirement

401K and 457 plans

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Life Insurance

Medical Flexible Spending Plan

Health Savings Account

Job summary

The City of Clemson, South Carolina is hiring a Transit Driver to operate a bus on scheduled routes, ensuring passenger safety and on-time service for local and distant points.

Under regular supervision, you will perform pre/post inspections, comply with traffic regulations, report delays or incidents, and perform routine vehicle maintenance tasks; CDL B with passenger endorsement is required. The position offers competitive benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and successful on-the-job training.
• CDL Class B with passenger endorsement required.
• No restriction on air-brake-equipped vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Operates a bus on assigned routes according to a time schedule.
• Complies with local traffic regulations and safety rules.
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and reports issues.
• Gathers and reports route changes, delays or accidents.
• Maintains cleanliness and performs routine interior/exterior tasks.
• Handles fuel checks, oil, water, and tire pressures as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Safety aware

Pre/Post inspections

Route navigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class B with Passenger endorsement

Air brakes: no restriction

Job description

Posting number: 7212026

Department: CATBUS OPERATIONS

Job classification: Transit Driver

Posting type: Open

Categories: Transit

Summary

Under regular supervision, Performs a variety of routine and complex transportation work in driving a bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to a time schedule.

• Paid Annual and Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Access to FREE acute medical care for employee's, their spouse and children under the age of 26.
• PEBA Retirement
• 401K and 457 Retirement Plan Options
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Life Insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Plan
• Health Savings Account

Examples of duties

Essential Job Functions

• Complies with local traffic regulations.
• Performs Pre & Post Walk-Around Inspections
• Reports changes in routes, delays or accidents.
• Gets fuel and checks oil, water and tire pressure.
• Performs cosmetic maintenance such as washing exterior of bus, sweeping and dusting the interior of bus.
• Drives bus over city routes and does special tours for educational and promotional purposes.
• Operates a variety of equipment and machinery including gasoline, diesel-powered, and electric; vans or buses, cellular telephone, mobile radio, AVL data terminal with letter keyboard, computer, computerized fuel system, public address equipment, wheelchair equipment (securement devices and fold-over floor), etc.
• Uses a variety of tools and supplies including a small hand counter, etc.

Additional Job Functions

• Is required to fill in other positions within the department as required.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and must be able to complete on-the-job training satisfactorily; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses or Certifications

Must have a commercial driver's license Class “B” or better; with passenger endorsement, and no restriction on the use of air brake-equipped vehicles.

Supplemental information

The City of Clemson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.