Transit Driver

DESCRIPTION:

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

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 and maintain DOT Medical clearance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

The equivalent of a high school diploma or GED. The possession of or ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B, with passenger endorsement is required. If not in possession upon offer, must obtain Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) within 30 days of employment and must obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B, with passenger endorsement is required within 60 days of employment. 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.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 

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.

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