Transit Driver - Part Time

Custer County is seeking to hire a Permanent Part-Time Transit Driver. The Custer County transit system is a demand response, which is curb-to-curb service for qualified citizens at flexible times. The Transit Driver drives passenger vans or buses to safely transport community citizens, while obeying all traffic laws. This may include transporting the public, senior citizens, disabled and/or special needs individuals. Dial-a-Ride Curb-to-Curb service and/or other specialized trips for various purposes. Initial hiring at Pay Grade 9. After successful completion of the first 6 months of probation AND the employee has completed the CPR/AED certification AND successfully completed drive testing and/or DRIVE School. The employee is then eligible to move to Grade 10 Entry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The job requires knowledge of federal, state and local traffic laws and regulations; bus/van/passenger vehicle operation and light maintenance, the main traffic arteries in the county, map reading and methods of performing basic pre-trip vehicles to ensure assigned bus/van is in safe operating order.

The job requires skills in operating buses, vans, lifts, wheelchairs, radios and other specialized equipment.

The job requires the ability to maintain required records, read and write, demonstrate physical strength and agility sufficient to assist the disabled and wheelchair clients and display a high degree of skill in all operations of the bus.

Education and Experience: This job prefers a high school diploma or GED and five (5) years’ experience as a licensed driver, must be able to demonstrate your ability to drive a larger vehicle in the safe manner and operation of passenger vehicles; or any equivalent combination of experience and training, which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed. Must pass pre-employment drug screening as well as random Drug and Alcohol screenings.

Licenses: Driving record verified by Montana Department of Justice request form. Current First Aid and CPR certification and Passenger Assistance or be willing to obtain certification when the class is offered.

Custer County follows all EEOC guidance, federal and state laws regarding background screening.

https://custercountymt.gov/careers/

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.27 - $21.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: In person