Transportation Specialist (Grant)

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Job Summary

Performs a wide range of tasks to facilitate the effective operations of the County's transportation systems; performs other duties as assigned. The hiring salary for this position is $50,232 annually; full salary range for this position is $45,510 - $78,354 annually.

Essential Functions

• Communicates regularly with clients and drivers to schedule and coordinate appointments and special needs;
• Schedules pick-up times for clients' medical appointments and public transportation;
• Enters data into the computer and maintains vehicle records;
• Assigns and documents St. Mary's County Government buses or vehicles to routes;
• Coordinates with operators and mechanics for vehicles needing servicing;
• Completes drivers daily manifest, dispatches route assignments/schedule;
• May open/close and open/lock up the facility in mornings or evenings;
• Reviews and processes vehicle inspections and daily log sheets.
• Responds to in-service vehicle breakdowns, incidents, and/or accidents.
• May be required to substitute drive on the STS routes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary's County Government policies and procedures;
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and members of the public;
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records;
• Ability to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software;
• Basic math and language skills;
• Ability to operate an STS bus, equal to or above a 16 passenger Transit bus;
• Ability to read maps and knowledge of St. Mary's County roads and streets.
• Ability to operate in a high-stress environment and prioritize tasks

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D.;
• Six months or more of related experience;
• Must have a CDL driver's license with a Passenger endorsement or obtain one within six (6) months.
• Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Position is classified as safety-sensitive and shall be subject to drug and alcohol testing as required under federal regulations;
• Must pass physical examination prior to employment;
• Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results;
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Physical and Environmental Conditions: Work demands occasional strenuous effort. May perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or handling moderately heavy equipment from 30 to 60 pounds. Must also have the physical ability to push/pull, squat twist and turn and have the ability to evacuate people from the bus in the event of dangerous conditions. Position may require rotating shift work of 10 hours per shift. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls.

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, identity theft protection, sick-leave transfer, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Regular Part-time employees who work an average of 20 or more hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.