Job description

**In order to be considered for this position, you must submit an employment application per the instructions below**
BUS DRIVER/VAN DRIVER

ALLEGANY COUNTY TRANSIT

Both full-time and part-time positions may be available.

Advertising for this position is to establish an eligibility list for the purpose of filling both current and potential future openings.

SUMMARY

This position provides safe and dependable transportation by driving buses and vans, collecting fares, interpreting and distributing schedules, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring compliance of ADA regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent.

(A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

Must be willing to be trained in CPR and First Aid.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to: be sensitive to the needs of transit riders; maintain a professional, patient, and courteous attitude, and assist passengers on and off the bus. Must have use of sensory skills to communicate effectively and interact with other employees and the public through the use of telephone, radio, and personal contact. Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A valid CDL driver’s license with Passenger and Air Brake Endorsement is required. Ability and willingness to drive safely in adverse weather conditions. Eligibility for coverage under the County’s motor vehicle insurance policy. Must be able to pass the prescribed DOT physical for this position.

This is a safety-sensitive position that requires pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. ACT performs random drug and alcohol testing.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This is a bargaining unit position with a wage rate of $18.16 per hour. Full-time positions are eligible for the complete County benefits package including health and life insurance, paid leave, and pension. Part-time positions receive limited benefits.

Applications and Complete Job Description are available

in the Main Lobby at the address below or on the Web at:

http://alleganygov.org/Jobs.aspx

(NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE)

Applications are required and must be returned to:

Allegany County Office Complex

701 Kelly Road

Cumberland, MD 21502

**Mailed applications must be postmarked no later than April 28, 2023**

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023

ALLEGANY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.16 per hour

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL (Preferred)
• Air Brake and Passenger Endorsement (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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