This person will be enrolled in Transit Services of Frederick County’s paid CDL Training Program (class-B with Airbrakes and Passenger endorsements). Upon completion of the training program, this person will graduate into an open full-time afternoon/evening Monday – Friday driving shift (some Saturdays may be required). Duties include operating minivans, minibuses, 30-35’ transit buses, or other transit vehicles to transport the general public, older adults, and persons with disabilities (including ambulatory and non-ambulatory). Periodic passenger transports on non-CDL vehicles may be requested during training. Three years of satisfactory full-time service following graduation will be required. $5,000 sign-on bonus applies upon graduation. Supervision is received from the Operations Supervisor and/or the Operations Manager.

• Transport customers within Frederick County on para-transit and fixed routes as needed
• Collect fares and tickets from passengers as appropriate
• Assist passengers in boarding and departing the vehicle when necessary and assist them with parcels or other items
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Wash, clean and fuel the assigned vehicle and perform minor maintenance functions
• Record and report needed repairs to supervisors
• Record and report mileage and ridership
• Maintain a daily activity trip summary and other related reports
• Collect survey data as needed
• Participate in job-related training and seminars
• Serve on staff committees
• Provide occasional office assistance
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned.

The qualifications / requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical demands or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Possession of a valid automobile operator’s license – copy of current driving record is required at time of interview

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Ability to satisfy all Department of Transportation requirements as they apply to periodic physical examinations and licensing standards
• Ability and willingness to learn First Aid, CPR and other job-related skills, and to maintain current certifications
• Knowledge of Maryland state and local traffic laws and regulations
• Knowledge of roads and communities in the Frederick County area, and able to read maps and follow directions
• Accurate math and clerical skills, with the ability to properly complete mileage and vehicle use reports and other departmental record-keeping
• Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to effectively use telephone and utilize two-way radio communications in compliance with FCC regulations, and the ability to accurately follow written and spoken instructions and effectively convey information to passengers
• Ability and willingness to learn to operate all fleet vehicles
• Ability and willingness to work in varied driving conditions, as long as the weather has not caused service to be suspended
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Driving experience transporting passengers
• Possession of CDL Learner’s Permit

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is constantly sitting, walking, pushing and pulling over 300 pounds, reaching and driving; frequently climbing, stooping, kneeling and crouching, and making repetitive motions; occasionally lifting up to 20 pounds; rarely lifting between 20-50 pounds
• While working in this position, the employee is constantly working outdoors, in hot temperatures above 100 degrees, in cold temperatures below 32 degrees, frequently walking on uneven ground and exposed to noise; occasionally indoors, potentially exposed to infectious diseases and required to wear protection equipment

• Available regularly for varied working hours as required to obtain class-B CDL and endorsements
• Must successfully obtain CDL within six months of hire or will be subjected to termination
• This position is subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and random drug and alcohol testing
• This position is considered "essential," therefore the employee is expected, when directed, to report for work in the event of a weather emergency (or other circumstances) when County offices are closed
• The grant that funds this position may determine the duration of the position and the benefits available to the employee in the position

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

1) An evaluation of training and experience
2) One or more interviews
3) A behind-the-wheel driving examination
4) Related skills test(s)
5) A pre-employment physical examination, drug test and alcohol test
6) A pre-employment fingerprint supported background investigation

This description reflects management's assignment of essential l duties; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position is not eligible to receive benefits with exception to the 457 Plan as listed below.