Transit Operator — Safe, Customer-Focused Driving (No CDL)

Fairfield County Ohio; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield County Ohio's LINK is hiring a transit driver to operate vans and buses, delivering safe, reliable transportation with excellent customer service. No CDL required; you must pass a DOT physical and drug screen and meet safety standards.

You will assist passengers, handle fares, perform pre/post trip inspections, and coordinate with schedulers to serve routes up to 100 miles within Fairfield County, across weather conditions, while upholding laws and policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Possess a valid driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to operate van and passenger bus and related equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies.
• Ability to work with customers including elderly or disabled.
• Able to work under pressure and cooperate with teams.
• Pass DOT physical and pre-employment drug/alcohol screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable transportation with excellent customer service.
• Operate steering, braking, accelerating and control components of buses.
• Transport passengers up to 100 miles within Fairfield County, OH.
• Communicate with scheduler and dispatcher for pick-up/drop-off needs.
• Assist passengers into/out of vehicles and with packages as needed.
• Secure, load and unload wheelchairs when required.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and report issues.
• Record driver manifests and trip verifications daily.
• Collect fares and answer passenger questions.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and follow all laws and policies.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Vehicle operation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Fairfield County Ohio's LINK is hiring a transit driver to operate vans and buses, delivering safe, reliable transportation with excellent customer service. No CDL required; you must pass a DOT physical and drug screen and meet safety standards.

You will assist passengers, handle fares, perform pre/post trip inspections, and coordinate with schedulers to serve routes up to 100 miles within Fairfield County, across weather conditions, while upholding laws and policies.