TRANSPORTATION DRIVER (FULL-TIME)

Cabarrus County; North Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabarrus County is seeking a transportation driver to transport clients and assist with boarding. The role includes vehicle inspections and maintaining records to support safe, reliable service in a public transit setting.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, a minimum 3-year clean driving record, and meet DOT requirements. The position may require varied hours including weekends or holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma.
• 3 years of clean driving record.
• Must meet DOT requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

• Transporting clients to designated sites.
• Assist clients with boarding and exiting vehicles.
• Inspect vehicles and perform pre/post trip checks.
• Document mileage readings for riders and complete manifest logs.
• Operate 2-way radios for dispatch coordination.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Provide mobility assistance to wheelchair riders as needed.

Skills

Defensive driving

Safety awareness

Customer service

Record keeping

Radio communications

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

THIS RECRUITMENT IS A CONTINUOUS OPENING AND WILL BE USED TO FILL POSITIONS AS THEY BECOME AVALIABLE.

Hiring range for this position is $37,564.80 - $44,865.60. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 35% percentile. Pay grade for this position is 12.

Must be at least 19 years of age or older to work as a transportation driver for Cabarrus County.

General Definition of Work:

Performs intermediate semiskilled work operating passenger vehicles to transport clients; assisting in overseeing operations. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Transportation Supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Transporting clients to designated sites.
• Assisting with boarding and exiting vehicle.
• Inspecting vehicles.
• Preparing and maintaining files and records.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

Typical Tasks

• Picks-ups, drives and drops clients off at designated locations.
• Assists clients with boarding and getting off vehicles, including operating vehicle wheelchair lift equipment.
• Completes pre and post trip maintenance and safety inspections; performs general maintenance tasks.
• Documents mileage readings for riders on manifest log and completes other record keeping requirements.
• Operates 2-way radios to communicate with agency base for coordination of trips.
• Attends division and program in-services and trainings.
• Maintains vehicle cleanliness, both interior and exterior.
• Performs general office assistance work as required.
• Assists with maintenance scheduling for vehicles.
• Assists with maintenance of automated transit dispatch system.
• Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of regions traffic rules and regulations; ; basic knowledge of radio 10-codes; working knowledge of and ability to operate RouteMatch mobile data terminal; ability to operate passenger vehicles and related equipment safely and efficiently; ability to remain alert and to remain calm during the periods of stress; ability to keep records and prepare reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, associates and the general public; ability to interact effectively with special needs population; ability to relay clear and professional radio communications; and ability to attend work regularly. Must be able to physically provide full service and assistance as required to ridership including, but not limited to the securement; transport; and mobility assistance requirements of the wheelchair bound and ADA populations.

Special Requirements:

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina. Must meet all DOT requirements for the position. Ability to obtain and maintain a commercial driver's license with proper endorsements and all required certifications; First Aid; CPR; Defensive Driver Course; Wheelchair Securement; Blood borne Pathogen. Position is a safety-sensitive position as defined by the Drug-Free Workplace Policy. Position is essential as defined by the Inclement Weather Plan. Due to the nature of the job and the needs of the agency, position may require working longer than eight hours per day or 40 hours per week to complete needed trips. Weekend and Holiday work are required.

Education and Experience:

Requires graduation from high school. Previous public transportation service and/or public health experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Must be 19 years of age or older with 3 years of clean driving record.

Some county job postings indicate that you can qualify with an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If this language is included in the job description, it means you may qualify through either education, your years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

If you have indicated that you have earned a certificate, diploma, or degree from a technical school, college, or university, please note that Cabarrus County will verify your educational credentials. Official transcripts must clearly show the specific credential awarded to ensure accurate validation.

Physical Requirements:

This is light work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, and some medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, reaching, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, night vision, peripheral vision, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Cabarrus Countyselects applicants for employment based on job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. Applicants who obtained their education outside of the United States and its territories are expected to assume responsibility for having their academic degrees validated as equivalent to a degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.