Bus Driver (Part-Time) - New Drivers: $22 + Paid Training - Experienced Drivers: Up to $23.50 - R18648
About Our Job
Are you someone that loves to drive and prefers part-time work? Do you excel at customer service and enjoy serving the community? Enjoy the beautiful views of Sarasota County while soaking in the air conditioning as a Bus Driver for our adult residents and vacationing guests. This position starts out paying $22 - 23.50/hr, based upon relevant transit driving experience. Apply today and leave a lasting impression on Sarasota County!
Job Description
What's in it for you?
• Work a stable, part-time schedule throughout the year.
• Consistent schedules so you can plan your week in advance.
• 11 paid holidays and generously accrued vacation days, all within your first year of employment.
• Serve the community by sharing your knowledge of alternate routes/schedules throughout the county.
• Enjoy being "outside" with the comfort of air-conditioning on all buses.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma, or its equivalent.
• Valid Florida Driver's License at time of hire.
• Ability to obtain a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with passenger and air-brake endorsement within 90 days.
Preferred Qualifications
• Applicants who currently hold a Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with passenger and air-brake endorsement.
Physical Demands: May at times have to lift and or move up to 50 pounds.
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.
About Everything Else
Work Hours: Our operating times are 4:30 AM - 11:00 PM
• Must be able to work flexible hours/days.
• Drivers may be expected to work any combination of hours from 4:00 AM to 11:30 PM , 7 days a week.
• Please understand that once a schedule is set for the bid period, it will be all mornings or all afternoons. We offer consistent shifts throughout each week so you will know your schedule in advance and will be able to plan around it.
• Typical part-time schedules contain 8 hours shift, 3-4 days/week.
Starting Pay: $22.00/hour, up to $23.50 - based upon relevant transit driving experience.
Join the team as we transition to our new Transit brand Breeze . “Breeze” connotates a leisurely, worry-free momentum. We aspire to provide a service that carries passengers toward their best life.
The Breeze brand will go beyond what people see on the side of a bus. It must be reflected in the intuitiveness of the system, the ease of access to our services, the cleanliness of our facilities, the reliability of our vehicles, and the friendliness and professionalism of our staff.
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