Transit Driver

City of Santa Fe Springs; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual leave

Paid sick leave

12 holidays per year

Free acute medical care for employee,

Family coverage options

Job summary

City of Clemson seeks a bus driver to transport passengers on city routes and educational tours under regular supervision. The role includes performing pre/post walk-around inspections, fuel and tire checks, and basic bus maintenance tasks. CDL-B with passenger endorsement required.

Benefits include health plans, retirement options, and paid leave. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to complete on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job training may be provided.
• Commercial Driver's License Class B or better with passenger endorsement; no air brake restriction.
• No indications of required specialized tools beyond standard driving credentials.

Responsibilities

• Complies with local traffic regulations.
• Performs pre- and 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 and sweeping the interior.
• Drives bus over city routes and educational/promotional tours.
• Operates a variety of equipment and systems including AVL/data terminal and public address equipment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Benefits: 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 / Knowledge & Skills

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

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.

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.

The City of Clemson is an equal opportunity employer.