Transit Driver PT-29 hours

Verde Valley Chamber; Cottonwood (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cottonwood seeks a Transportation Operator to provide safe, timely public bus service for Cottonwood Area Transit. Under supervision of the Transportation Manager, you will operate a city bus in accordance with city, state, and federal regulations, and you will assist riders and maintain equipment in good working order.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a valid Class B CDL with passenger endorsement (or ability to obtain within 30 days), Level One Fingerprint

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL Class B with passenger endorsement or ability to obtain within 30 days of offer.
• Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card required or ability to obtain.
• 39-month AZMVD motor vehicle report required on acceptance.
• Two years driving multi-passenger commercial vehicles is highly desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide public transportation to designated areas in a safe and timely manner.
• Operate a city bus in compliance with city, state, and federal regulations.
• Ensure passenger safety and assist riders as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Transportation Manager.

Skills

Safe driving

Public transportation operations

Regulatory compliance

CDL experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision of the Transportation Manager, provides public transportation to shopping centers, doctor’s offices, work, school, day care, 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.

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.

Hours:

Scheduled hours are posted monthly and subject to change.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

The equivalent of a high school diploma or GED. The possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B, with passenger endorsement is required or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days upon employment offer. 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.

Additional Postings available from City of Cottonwood Human Resources Office