Transit Driver-CDL

Frederick County Government; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave with carryover

Health insurance

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Frederick County Government’s Transit Services seeks dedicated operators to transport the public and people with disabilities on fixed and deviated routes. You will ensure safety, assist passengers, and perform routine vehicle checks as part of a vital community service.

Role requires a high school diploma and CDL with passenger endorsement; shifts vary and may include weekends. The county offers a strong benefits package and a sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid CDL Class A or B with passenger endorsement required.
• History of safe driving and adherence to regulations.

Responsibilities

• Transport the public within ~100 miles on various routes.
• Assist passengers boarding and alighting when needed.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Clean, fuel, and perform minor maintenance on assigned vehicle.
• Report needed repairs and track mileage and ridership.
• Maintain trip summaries and related reports daily.
• Participate in training and staff committees as required.
• Provide occasional office assistance and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Transit operations

Customer service

Math skills

Map reading

Education

High school diploma

CDL class A/B with passenger endorsement

Job description

Join the award-winning Transit Services of Frederick County team and enjoy outstanding benefits, flexible schedules, premium pay, and sign-on bonuses! We’re looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals to become part of our dynamic and growing team.

Transit Services proudly connects the Frederick community with essential transportation options, including access to jobs, healthcare, education, and more. Through public transit, paratransit, and commuter assistance programs, we are dedicated to improving mobility and fostering connections across Frederick County, MD. Be part of a team that makes a difference every day!

Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; varying shifts between 5:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. (shift and Saturday differential eligible); Monday - Saturday, New hires must complete 40 hours of in-office training within their first 30 days; grant-funded; full-benefits.

Sign-on Bonus = $5,000 total to be paid in three increments. 1st $1,000 installment paid after 30 days of employment; 2nd $2,000 installment paid after successful completion of probationary period; 3rd $2,000 installment paid after 1 year of satisfactory performance.

This position is responsible for operating a transit-type bus or other Transit vehicle to transport the general public, including people with disabilities. Supervision is received from the Operations Supervisor and/or the Operations Manager.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

• Transport customers within approximately a 100-mile radius on deviated and fixed route assignments on various vehicle and service types
• Assist passengers in boarding and departing the vehicle when necessary
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Clean and fuel the assigned vehicle and perform minor maintenance functions, including maintaining a clean working environment
• Record and report needed repairs to supervisors
• Record and report mileage and ridership
• Maintain a daily activity trip summary and other related reports
• Collect survey data as needed
• Participate in job-related training and seminars
• Serve on staff committees
• Provide occasional office assistance
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Possession of a valid class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger endorsement and successful completion of the airbrakes knowledge and skills test, or an equivalent license from another state – copy of current driving record is required at time of interview

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

Knowledge of laws, regulations, requirements, and policies regarding public transportation services, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge while performing the duties of this position

Knowledge of traffic and safety rules and accident prevention

Skill in operating transit vehicles in a variety of roads and routes

Accurate math and clerical skills to calculate mileage, travel time, route time schedules, costs, etc.

Ability to learn to operate all Transit fleet vehicles

Ability to obtain and maintain County Authorized Driver Privileges

Ability and willingness to work in varied driving conditions

Ability to satisfy all Department of Transportation requirements as they apply to periodic physical examinations and licensing standards

Ability to read road and street maps

Ability to learn communities, roads, and public facilities in Frederick County and the surrounding area, and effectively apply knowledge by effectively reading maps, planning travel routes and providing travel directions to others

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Driving experience transporting passengers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical requirements include the ability to assist persons as they board and depart the vehicle, to secure wheelchairs on board, and to perform general vehicle maintenance
• While working in this position, the employee is constantly sitting, performing repetitive motions, and drive; occasionally walk, climb, stoop, push up to and over 40 pounds, pull up to and over 40 pounds, and reach; rarely lift up to 20 pounds
• While working in this position, the employee is constantly working outdoors; occasionally working indoors, walking on uneven ground, in hot (above 100 degrees), in cold (below 32 degrees) and potential exposure to infectious diseases; rarely required to wear protective equipment

• Failure to meet or maintain the minimum qualifications or additional requirements may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Available for varied working hours as needed
• This position is subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and random drug and alcohol testing
• This position is designated as essential personnel, and is required to report to work during inclement weather or other emergency events
• The grant that funds this position will determine the duration of this position

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews
3. A behind-the-wheel driving exam
4. Related skills test(s)
5. A pre-employment DOT physical examination
6. A pre-employment DOT drug test
7. A pre-employment fingerprint supported background investigation