• Equal Employment Opportunity employer

• Note:

  the successful passing of a medical physical is required (paid for by CARTS)
• How to Apply-- see below, Application Procedure Position Summary Drives bus, sedan, or other vehicle to transport passengers in a safe, professional, and timely manner, and assists passengers as needed.

Qualifications State of Texas Driver License Must have a good driving record (three to five years review with no more than two violations) High School Diploma or GED (preferred) Previous commercial driving experience (preferred) Must pass a Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) physical examination Must pass a drug test Must pass a criminal background check Work Schedule Monday through Friday Wage and Benefits $17.50 per hour Full-time employees (40 hours per week) receive dental and life insurance at no cost and medical insurance at a low cost ($70.00 per month). Plus paid time-off- vacation, sick, holiday. Additional benefits offered, including retirement plan with employer contribution.

Summary of Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Drive vehicles over specified routes, to specified destinations, or where directed Transports passengers according to time schedules. Follows route schedules and makes passenger pick-ups and drop-offs accordingly. Fixed-Route Drivers must maintain schedules and time-points and ensure that routes do not run ahead of schedule. 2. Communicates with Coworkers and Public 3. Assists Passengers 4. Maintains Vehicle Performs, and submits, pre-trip (and post-trip) inspections of vehicle as required by DOT regulations, including checking all fluid levels, cycling the wheel chair lift, and ensuring that the proper wheel chair securing straps are on board. 5.

Other Responsibilities Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Communication skills (English), verbal and writing, with ability to fill out written reports. Ability to use local or regional geographic knowledge to locate addresses, and ability to read maps. Social skills with ability to communicate and interact with passengers under various conditions. Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to individuals with disabilities, recognizing their needs. Application Procedure 1. Obtain a CARTS application

• Applications are available at most CARTS stations (including in Austin, Bastrop, Cedar Creek, and San Marcos).
• Applications can be printed from: RideCARTS.com 2. Submit a CARTS application
• Mail application to:

CARTS P.O.

Box 2107 Bastrop, TX 78602

• Hand deliver application to the CARTS Headquarters office at 5300 Tucker Hill Ln, Cedar Creek, TX 78612, or any of our local offices .
• Email application to: (faxes are not accepted)

Pay:

$17.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person