Transit Driver (Part-Time)

City of Greenville; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Greenville seeks a GREAT Transit Driver to operate transit system vehicles, perform pre-trip inspections, and assist passengers while maintaining safety. This position works Saturdays from 8:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

with potential additional weekday hours based on route needs; benefits are not included. A valid NC CDL with passenger endorsement and six months' bus operation experience are required. Applicants must read and write at a level sufficient to complete daily tasks, follow traffic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• At least six months of experience operating a bus or heavy motorized vehicle.
• Must possess a valid NC Class A or B CDL with passenger endorsement and a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Operates a transit vehicle safely along a designated route.
• Adheres to scheduled routes and collects fares daily.
• Prepares daily trip sheets and required reports.
• Completes CDL pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Provides route and schedule information to the public.
• Delivers professional and courteous service to passengers.
• Ensures cleanliness of transit vehicle and performs other related work.

Skills

customer service

communication

time management

math calculations

record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

GREAT Transit Drivers play an important role in the City of Greenville by helping citizens and visitors reach their destinations safely. Interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply for consideration for the GREAT team!

This position operates transit system vehicles to safely transport passengers throughout the City; performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections; and provides passenger assistance as required.

This position's primary work schedule will be Saturdays from 8:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Additional weekday hours may be available based on transit route needs and scheduling flexibility. Not eligible for benefits.

This is a continuous posting and may close at any time.

• Operates a transit vehicle (GREAT bus) safely along a designated route;
• Adheres to scheduled routes;
• Collects fares and deposits fareboxes daily;
• Prepares daily trip sheets and required reports;
• Completes required CDL pre-trip and post-trip inspections;
• Submits completed maintenance repair paperwork to Fleet services;
• Provides route and schedule information to the public;
• Delivers professional and courteous service to passengers and promotes good public relations;
• Ensures cleanliness of transit vehicle inside and out; and
• Performs other related work as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Ability to read and write sufficiently to complete required tasks (high school diploma or GED preferred); and
• At least six months of experience operating a bus or heavy motorized vehicle.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• state and local traffic laws and regulations.
• basic maintenance procedures.
• customer service principles and techniques.

Skilled in:

• the operation of transit system vehicles.

Ability to:

• operate a transit vehicle safely on City streets.
• learn routes and maintain time schedules.
• make accurate mathematical calculations.
• prepare and maintain accurate records.
• communicate clearly and professionally.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

• Must possess a valid N. C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement and a safe driving record.
• Must be available to work on Saturdays from 8:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• If additional hours needed, scheduled hours are Monday through Friday from 5:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. and/or from 1:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; based on transit route needs and availability.
• Must have the ability to lift and/or carry medium-sized objects and/or carry 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.