Purpose & Job Related Requirements Hiring Bonus
CDL with Passenger endorsement $3,000
Non-CDL Drivers eligible for $1,500 hiring bonus
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A one time hiring incentive, to be paid in 3 increments (not added to base salary).  Eligible newly hired full time Transit Vehicle Operators will receive an incremental hiring incentive upon satisfactory job performance, after completion of 3 months of service; after completion of 6 months of service; and finally after completion of 12 months of employment. Continuation of this Recruitment/Hiring Incentive Program is subject to available funding and approval by the Manager.
REPORTS TO: Route Supervisor
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
PAY GRADE: Depends on qualifications: Recruit: 11, Operator I:112
SAFETY SENSITIVE: CDL - Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to operate a mainline bus or specialized van. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: picking up and dropping off passengers, collecting fares, operating a vehicle along prescribed routes, transporting paratransit/demand response passengers, providing good customer service, and performing additional tasks as assigned.
Job Related Requirements
Work Schedule: *Flexible Schedules / Some Weekend Work Required* Varies: the hours of operation are 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM, 7 days a week. The first route pulls out at 5:30 AM weekdays, and weekend service begins at 7:00 AM.
All new hires will be placed on the extra board. When a permanent shift becomes available all employees will have an opportunity to bid based on seniority and performance.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Regular and predictable attendance is required.
Must work cooperatively with others.
When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.
Emergency Position
This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager. Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Recruit:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Customer service and/or working with the elderly or disabled is preferred.
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire.
Must be able to obtain a full valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License(CDL) permit within six(6) weeks of the date of hire. Must also be able to obtain a full valid Georgia CDL with passenger endorsement within four(4) months of the date of hire.
Operator 1:
High school diploma or GED required, with one year of experience in the operation of a mainline bus and/or specialized van preferred
Experience working with the elderly or disabled is also preferred.
Must possess a valid driver's CDL license with Passenger endorsement at time of hire.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities Click here for full job descriptions:
Recruit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/athensclarke/classspecs?keywords=transit%20%20vehicle%20operator%20recruit
Operator 1: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/athensclarke/classspecs?keywords=transit%20vehicle%20operator%20I
Supplemental Information
ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or leah.jagatic@accgov.com .