Transportation Specialist (5 Part-time vacant)

Duplin County; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Duplin County Transportation Department is seeking two part-time Transportation Specialists to transport passengers and meals within Duplin County and to medical facilities in surrounding counties. Under supervision, you will operate transit vans, collect fares, and maintain trip records.

The role requires a valid North Carolina driver’s license, ability to assist passengers, use of a lift, and adherence to safety and ADA guidelines. Shifts are 25–28 hours weekly with hourly pay rates.

Qualifications

• Pre-trip and post-trip inspections of vehicle
• Operate transit vehicle on assigned route and schedule
• Assist passengers entering/exiting the vehicle and operate lift as needed
• Maintain records of trip information and fare collections
• Ensure safety and proper restraints for passengers
• Communicate with dispatcher during shifts

Responsibilities

• Obtains keys and prepares for daily route; inspections
• Operates transit vehicle on assigned route and schedule
• Assists passengers and uses lift when required
• Maintains contact with dispatcher and reports issues
• Collects fares and balances collections
• Cleans and maintains vehicles and reports maintenance needs
• Works during emergencies as required

Skills

Pre-trip inspection

Safety conscious

Fare collection

Passenger assistance

Record keeping

Lift operation

Dispatcher communication

Tools

Transit tablet

Vehicle operation

Job description

Transportation Specialist (2 Part-Time Vacant)

Under general supervision of the Coordinator and Director of Duplin County Transportation Department, the purpose of the position is to transport passengers or food from place to place within the County and to medical facilities in surrounding counties. Employees in the classification perform manual work. Position is responsible for receiving request for transportation to specified destinations; transporting individuals; receiving money; maintaining cleanliness; fuel levels, maintaining records of all trip information. Performs related work as required.

Essential Functions

Obtains keys to assigned vehicle and prepares for daily route; performs pre-trip and post-trip inspection of vehicle. Reports/logs defects and maintenance needs.

Operates transit vehicle on an assigned route and schedule.

Observes all traffic laws.

Assists passengers entering and exiting the vehicle, when necessitated. Operates lift as needed by passengers for entry and exit.

Maintains contact with dispatcher and is available at all times during assigned shift. Reports unusual traffic conditions or passenger emergencies.

Operates on board computer system (tablet) to receive and process route information, access mapping information, view pertinent client information, and key monetary/fare collection amounts from customers.

Transports clients safely to and from programs, appointments, and outings as requested, providing on going supervision, and positive interaction.

Confirms clients boarding are scheduled on manifest.

Collects fares and ensures collections balance.

Ensures all passengers use appropriate seat restraints before beginning transport.

Operates transit lift safely and secures wheel chair clients using the appropriate restraints.

Negates inappropriate behaviors and misconduct during transportation to ensure safe transportation and reports any issues or concerns immediately to management.

Ensure that policies and procedures are followed and that all reports/records are completed accurately and submitted on time.

Responsible for the cleanliness and overall condition of the Transportation Vans.

All employees may be requested to perform other duties as assigned.

All employees may be required to assist county operations during a State of Emergency, disaster or other county event.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver’s license issues by the State of North Carolina. A pre-employment and/or random “fit for duty” medical examination completed by the Duplin County Health Department may be required to ensure employees are physically able to perform the essential duties of this job description with or without reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA. In Accordance with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, the ADEA allows imposition of age limits for certain professions if evidence shows the ability to perform a particular job significantly diminishes with age or imposes danger to society. The ability to perform the essential job duties of a Transportation Specialist typically decreases with age because of the gradual loss of hearing, sight and mobility as a person age. Therefore, it has been determined that a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) for a Transportation Specialist is to be under the age 75.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking, hearing, using hands to finger, handle to feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, smelling, pushing, pulling, and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communications is required; hearing is required; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data; visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts; operating motor vehicle or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles; exposure to vibration and moderately noisy locations (traffic). Due to possible exposures may be required to wear specialized personalized protective equipment.

Category Transportation Status Open Salary Salary Grade 55$15.3628-$23.0441 Hourly / 31,954.52-$47,931.78 Annually (25-28 hours weekly) Posted June 4, 2025 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled