Transit Driver (CDL)

Citrus County Government; Lecanto (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citrus County Government is seeking a Transit Driver to operate county transit vehicles safely and on time, following traffic laws and safety rules. The role uses a county tablet for routes, schedules, and updates, and involves assisting passengers including those who are elderly or disabled.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, hours vary with bids; this is a full-time position requiring good communication and the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Experience driving passenger vehicles in a professional setting preferred (3+ years).

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates a county vehicle following safety policies and road rules.
• Uses a County-issued tablet to access routes, manifests, schedules, and service updates.
• Loads/unloads and assists passengers including wheelchair users during boarding and alighting.
• Completes electronic documentation (check-ins, trip data, mileage, notes, incidents).
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections and basic vehicle checks.

Skills

Defensive driving

Customer service

Safety policies

Tablet navigation

Data entry

Basic computer skills

Geography knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

County tablet

Job description

General Description The Transit Driver provides safe and timely operation of the Citrus County Transit vehicles. Observes all state and local traffic laws and all safety rules and adheres to time schedules. This position is “safety sensitive” and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.

The schedule for this full-time position is Monday through Friday. The hours vary due to the bid process.

Essential Functions

• Drives and/or operates a county vehicle or equipment and must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.
• Uses a County-issued tablet to access assigned routes, trip manifests, schedules, and service updates; follows real-time routing and schedule adjustments as directed.
• Loads and unloads, moves, and secures wheelchair; assists with infant, elderly, frail and disabled passengers while boarding and departing vehicles.
• Completes required electronic documentation using a tablet, including passenger check-ins, trip data, mileage, service notes, and incident reporting.
• Performs pre trip and post trip inspections. Checks and fills fluids, lights, mirrors, tires, wheelchair lift, radio, body damage, etc.
• Cleans and inspects vehicle before and after each run.
• Reports accidents, incidents, and service disruptions promptly and accurately using electronic reporting systems.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with customers face-to-face and through electronic communication tools while interacting positively with diverse internal and external contacts.
• Performs work under stress, manages frequent interruptions, and adapts to changing routes, schedules, and service demands.
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent.
• Experience driving passenger vehicles in a professional setting required, three (3) or more years of experience (commercial and/or non-commercial) preferred.

Skills And Abilities

• Must be able to operate equipment in a safe manner and obey all safety policies.
• Knowledge of defensive driving techniques, rules, regulations, procedures, and policies.
• Ability to use a County-issued tablet or similar electronic device to access routes and schedules, communicate with dispatch, and complete required electronic documentation.
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to enter data accurately, navigate software applications, and use electronic communication systems.
• Knowledge of geographical area within Citrus County.
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to follow written instructions and perform calculations with accuracy.
• Requires ability to maintain courteous and effective relations with County staff, elected officials, community interest groups and the public.

Certificates, Licenses, And Other Requirements

• Valid Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL) "B" or "C" with Passenger Endorsement.
• Clean driving record with no more than seven (7) points in the last three (3) years.
• Successful completion of Level II Background screening is required. This screening is through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
• Must successfully pass a DOT drug screen and DOT physical.
• Must have or be able to obtain within 90 days certification in FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:
  • IS-100.c: Introduction to the Incident Command System (ICS); and
  • IS-700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Requires sitting most of the time.
• The job involves lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• The job requires frequent bending, squatting, balancing, twisting, and reaching above shoulders, and occasional climbing.
• The job requires simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manual manipulation, operating foot controls/levers, driving automotive equipment, operating a manual transmission, and occasionally typing.
• The job requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, depth perception and color vision, hearing, and speaking.
• The job may risk exposure to adverse weather and moving machinery.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens. Emergency response duties may also include driving and/or operating a county vehicle or equipment and employees must obey all safety policies, and roadway rules and laws.

Medical Insurance - (Carrier: Florida Blue): Employee Premium is $50.00 monthly. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

• Wellness Incentive: New Hires will have the option of submitting to a nicotine test during the pre-employment physical. Those that are nicotine free will receive a $50 wellness incentive monthly applied towards their health premium costs. New hires that are not nicotine free are eligible to receive the wellness incentive once a tobacco cessation course has been completed and the Employee Health & Wellness Center is provided with a copy of their completion certificate.

Employee Health & Wellness Center: Employee Premium is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance. Dependent coverage is $0.00 when covered under Medical Insurance.

Dental Insurance: Employee Premium is $0.00. Dependent coverage is available with bi-weekly premiums (please review detailed premiums using the link below).

Vision Insurance: Employee and Dependent coverage is available with low monthly premiums.

Florida Retirement System: Employee contributes 3% of gross salary per pay-period. Option to choose from Pension Plan or Investment Plan. Detailed employer contributions can be found in the link below. Visit myFRS.com for more details.

The Citrus County Board of County Commissioners provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Other Benefits

• Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance $20,000
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Assistance Program
• ComPsych Programs
• Voluntary AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
• Deferred Compensation
• Paid Holidays - no waiting period
• Vacation Leave - accrues each pay period
• Sick Leave - accrues each pay period

Please note that the benefits may not apply to all constitutional offices; please refer to policies for specific information. The County's Personnel Policies, applicable Union Contracts and/or Certificate of Coverage provides detailed descriptions of all available employee benefit programs and stipulations.

For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click here.