The purpose of this job is to operate a mainline bus or specialized van. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: picking up and dropping off passengers, collecting fares, operating a vehicle along prescribed routes, transporting paratransit/demand response passengers, providing good customer service, and performing additional tasks as assigned.
Qualified applicants must possess the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- A valid driver's license, and;
- A CDL permit prior to date of hire and must be able to obtain a full valid Georgia Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement within 6 weeks of the date of hire.
One year of experience in the operation of a mainline bus and/or specialized van is preferred. Experience working with the elderly or disabled is also preferred. This position will cross-train and operate various Transit Department Vehicles including, but not limited to, specialized vans and mainline buses. See the job description for further details.
This position is a safety sensitive position; therefore, it will be included in the random drug testing as referred to in the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.
This is a non-merit position (at-will) and serves at the discretion of the Department Director.
