Transit Driver-CDL

Transit Services Position

Join the award-winning Transit Services of Frederick County team and enjoy outstanding benefits, flexible schedules, premium pay, and sign-on bonuses! We're looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused individuals to become part of our dynamic and growing team. Transit Services proudly connects the Frederick community with essential transportation options, including access to jobs, healthcare, education, and more. Through public transit, paratransit, and commuter assistance programs, we are dedicated to improving mobility and fostering connections across Frederick County, MD. Be part of a team that makes a difference every day!

This position is responsible for operating a transit-type bus or other Transit vehicle to transport the general public, including people with disabilities. Supervision is received from the Operations Supervisor and/or the Operations Manager.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

Total compensation package: Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Transport customers within approximately a 100-mile radius on deviated and fixed route assignments on various vehicle and service types
• Assist passengers in boarding and departing the vehicle when necessary
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections
• Clean and fuel the assigned vehicle and perform minor maintenance functions, including maintaining a clean working environment
• Record and report needed repairs to supervisors
• Record and report mileage and ridership
• Maintain a daily activity trip summary and other related reports
• Collect survey data as needed
• Participate in job-related training and seminars
• Serve on staff committees
• Provide occasional office assistance
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications and Requirements

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Possession of a valid class A or B commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger endorsement and successful completion of the airbrakes knowledge and skills test, or an equivalent license from another state copy of current driving record is required at time of interview

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Knowledge of laws, regulations, requirements, and policies regarding public transportation services, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge while performing the duties of this position
• Knowledge of traffic and safety rules and accident prevention
• Skill in operating transit vehicles in a variety of roads and routes
• Accurate math and clerical skills to calculate mileage, travel time, route time schedules, costs, etc.
• Ability to learn to operate all Transit fleet vehicles
• Ability and willingness to work in varied driving conditions
• Ability to satisfy all Department of Transportation requirements as they apply to periodic physical examinations and licensing standards
• Ability to read road and street maps
• Ability to learn communities, roads, and public facilities in Frederick County and the surrounding area, and effectively apply knowledge by effectively reading maps, planning travel routes and providing travel directions to others

Preference may be given for:

• Driving experience transporting passengers

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Physical requirements include the ability to assist persons as they board and depart the vehicle, to secure wheelchairs on board, and to perform general vehicle maintenance
• While working in this position, the employee is constantly sitting, performing repetitive motions, and drive; occasionally walk, climb, stoop, push up to and over 40 pounds, pull up to and over 40 pounds, and reach; rarely lift up to 20 pounds
• While working in this position, the employee is constantly working outdoors; occasionally working indoors, walking on uneven ground, in hot (above 100 degrees), in cold (below 32 degrees) and potential exposure to infectious diseases; rarely required to wear protective equipment

Additional Information / Examination Process

• Failure to meet or maintain the minimum qualifications or additional requirements may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination
• Available for varied working hours as needed
• This position is subject to post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return to duty and random drug and alcohol testing
• This position is designated as essential personnel, and is required to report to work during inclement weather or other emergency events
• The grant that funds this position will determine the duration of this position

Examination process (may include):

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews
3. A behind-the-wheel driving exam
4. Related skills test(s)
5. A pre-employment DOT physical examination
6. A pre-employment DOT drug test
7. A pre-employment fingerprint supported background investigation

Frederick County Government is committed to providing an inclusive work environment and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding workplace accommodation, including for individuals with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process may contact the Talent Acquisition section of Human Resources. Inquiries about accommodations can be sent to View email address on click.appcast.io

Frederick County, MD