Transit Driver

Verde Valley Chamber; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cottonwood's Cottonwood Area Transit System is seeking a skilled Transportation Operator to provide safe, timely bus service to residents and visitors. Under general supervision, you will operate a city bus, follow city, state, and federal regulations, and perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to obtain CDL Class B with a passenger endorsement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must either possess CDL Class B with passenger endorsement or be able to obtain it.
• Must obtain Level One Fingerprint Clearance card.
• Must provide 39-month AZMVD motor vehicle report upon offer.
• Two years driving multi-passenger commercial vehicles is highly desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide public transportation services to customers in a safe and timely manner.
• Operate a city bus in accordance with city, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

CDL Class B with Passenger Endorsement

Fingerprint Clearance

DOT Medical Clearance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision of the Transportation Manager, provides public transportation services to shopping centers, doctor's offices, work, school, daycare, etc. in a safe and timely manner; operates a city bus in accordance with city, state, and federal regulations; and performs related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This classification involves light to heavy lifting and carrying due to passengers/parcels as required on and off the vehicle wheelchair lift/ramp. Must be physically fit to perform the required duties of driving transportation vehicles and maintain DOT Medical clearance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The equivalent of a high school diploma or GED. The possession of or ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B, with passenger endorsement is required. If not in possession upon offer, must obtain Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP) within 30 days of employment and must obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B, with passenger endorsement is required within 60 days of employment. Must have or be able to obtain a Level One Fingerprint Clearance card. Must provide 39-month AZMVD motor vehicle report upon acceptance of employment offer. Two (2) years driving multi-passenger commercial vehicles is highly desired but not required.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

All new hires for the Cottonwood Area Transit System department are required to pass a post-job offer, pre-employment drug test. All employees who work in the Cottonwood Area Transit Department will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Additional Postings available from City of Cottonwood Human Resources Office