Micro Transit Drivers Position Available In Escambia, Florida

Salary Not Available Micro Transit Drivers
(Not Available)

Location:

Pensacola, FL – 32534
Positions available: 1
Job #: 25-11024

Source:

Abacus Service Corporation

Posted:

5/21/2025

Web Site:

abacusservice.com

Job Type:

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Micro Transit Drivers Location:

Escambia County BoCC Transit Complex Job address:
1515 W Fairfield Dr, Pensacola, FL 32501-1128
To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• 6 months of related experience, including the safe operation of motor vehicles.
• Possess and maintain a valid license.
• Maintain acceptable driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Pass required background investigation (fingerprints submitted to Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation), prior to employment
• Pass DOT physical and drug screen, prior to employment; will be subject to random urine and breath alcohol testing throughout employment.
• Pass Level 2 Background Check

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. Positions in this class typically require balancing, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity as well as repetitive motions.

Medium Work:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and intense noises Successfully perform scheduled manifest by picking up all clients on time and delivering them to their destinations safely and within a reasonable time frame.

• Ensuring the safety of all passengers by use of appropriate on-board restraints.
• Communicate effectively with dispatcher or central office personnel, via two-way radio.
• Document thoroughly the course of the day including odometer readings, times, and passenger information.
• Accurately collect and reconcile cash fares collected from customers.
• Report all accidents involving buses and passengers immediately to the Police
  Department and company dispatch
• Respond to passengers’ questions pertaining to transit routes.
• Fuel vehicle daily
• Perform door-to-door service
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspection, and report safety issues to the maintenance area for repairs.
• Provide short and long-distance trips
• Utilize in-vehicle tablet to receive trip information, and updates and to validate pick-up and drop-off times
• Be familiar with RideCo manifests and technology.
• Load and unload passengers safely and secure wheelchairs and passengers transport using the Smith System and DDC4 defensive driving techniques.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC’s Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Expected hours: 32-40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid training Shift and schedule
• Monday to Saturday
• Multiple shifts:
  Day
  Evening
  Split Shifts
  Ability to commute/relocate:

Pensacola, FL:

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)

Driving:

4 years (Required)

• Paratransit/non-emergency transportation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)
  Shift availability:
• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred) Help for Employer Information.

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