Transit Driver

City of Clemson; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid annual and sick leave

12 paid holidays per year

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life Insurance

401K and 457 retirement options

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Plan

Job summary

The City of Clemson is seeking a dependable bus driver to transport passengers along scheduled city routes and educational tours. Under regular supervision, you will operate a variety of buses, perform inspections, and ensure passenger safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement; on-the-job training is provided and you will join a team devoted to safe, reliable transit service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and satisfactory on-the-job training.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 and interior of bus.
• Drives bus over city routes and special tours.
• Operates equipment including AVL data terminal, public address system, wheelchair equipment.
• Uses tools including a small hand counter.
• Is required to fill in other positions within the department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Route compliance

Vehicle inspection

Fuel monitoring

Bus operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-job training

Tools

AVL data terminal

Public address equipment

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

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.

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.

The City of Clemson is an equal opportunity employer.