Operator (CDL) Position Available In Duval, Florida

Salary Confidential
Position range in Jacksonville, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $22.43 – $28.32 Per hour Operator (CDL)
JTA/JTM

Occupation:

Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity

Location:

Jacksonville, FL – 32204
Positions available: 1
Job #: 12478596

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

3/31/2025

Updated:

3/31/2025

Expires:

5/30/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. 1 Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor, the Bus Operator safely operates a bus on a predetermined, assigned route according to time schedules, charts, and special services in and around the city of Jacksonville. The duties of this position may vary based on the route, equipment, and clientele.

Essential Job Functions:

Operate a bus in a safe and efficient manner as required by JTA and governmental regulations and applicable traffic laws. Provide professional and courteous customer service.
Follow all safety rules, work procedures, and instructions and strictly adhere to time schedules.
Provide information about connecting routes, schedules, fares and other general information to passengers in a courteous and helpful manner.
Assist passengers who need special assistance or are disabled. Operate disability access lifts and ramps for wheelchairs.
Monitor fare and ticket collection and verify appropriate passes are used.
Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned bus.
Complete accident, incident, and/or other reports, including reports of mechanical difficulties, of assigned bus. Assist with 911 emergency situations as directed.
Communicate via radio with dispatch, supervisors and, as needed, emergency vehicles.

Supervisory & Operational Authority:

This position has 0 direct report(s).

Compliance:

Recognize and follow ADA rules and regulations related to passenger transit services.
Responsible for completing all mandatory training classes.
Responsible for reviewing and complying with all JTA policies, procedures and directives.

Required Experience:

Must be 21 years old or older.
Must possess a Florida CDL Class A or B CDL license with Passenger endorsements.
A clean driving record: May not have more than 2 traffic violations in the last 5 years or 3 years without any traffic violations.

Preferred Experience:

Previous commercial driving experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of Florida traffic laws and safe driving practices.
Must be able to use good judgment and carryout instructions given by Supervisors or dispatch personnel via radio.
Must be able to keep accurate records and communicate clearly and concisely via a radio handset.
Knowledge of or ability to learn the rules and regulations of the public transit system.
Skill in the operation of passenger buses.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Ability to effectively handle emergency situations and difficult customer interactions that may occur while performing duties.
Ability to learn the City’s geography.
Ability to assist passengers in a courteous manner.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

The Bus Operator must be willing to work nights, holidays, weekends, split shifts, split days off, and any hours assigned. Work may also require exposure to fumes and vapors and performance of tasks in extreme/varying road and/or weather conditions.

Physical demands include:

Must be able to lift at least 25lbs and push objects such as doors, windows, emergency hatches, wheelchairs and wheelchair lifts.
Must be able to repetitively bend, kneel, squat, and twist.
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time. Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.