Bus Driver

Salary: $19.68 - $27.55 Hourly
Location : Port Richey, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 9091R1
Department: GoPasco (Public Transportation)
Opening Date: 11/07/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Range: Hourly Range: $19.68 - $27.55
Pay Grade: Pay Grade: N33 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.


General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A BUS DRIVER
Provides safe, reliable, professional transit service to fixed route customers, residents and visitors of Pasco County by driving a heavy-duty transit vehicle, adhering to all transit and traffic rules, and providing excellent customer service to the public.

Essential Job Functions


Drives large, heavy-duty transit buses and other passenger-carrying vehicles within Pasco County and to neighboring counties. Provides transit service on an assigned fixed or flexible route. Follows established fixed route schedules and maps, collects fares and enforces rider policies. Boards, secures and alights customers in wheelchairs and assists other passengers with disabilities. Makes routine location, departure and arrival announcements so that all passengers can navigate the system. responds to passenger inquiries and provides information that helps passengers navigate the system. Assists passengers as required.


Conducts safety and operational vehicle inspections. Writes inspections, schedule, incident and accident reports and other documents. maintains a clean vehicle in safe operating condition throughout the shift, reporting malfunctions immediately to a supervisor. Operates onboard touchscreen tablets, destination signs, farebox controls and other technology. Operates two-way radios and public address systems.

This work involves direct contact with the riding public within a confined space for extended periods of time, requiring tact, good judgement, and diplomacy. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of a supervisor.

Assists in emergency operations and evacuations as assigned. Ability to lift and move 40 pounds, or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Performs other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with customers face-to-face or via public address systems.
• Ability to operate all transit vehicles.
• Ability to operate all scheduled routes.
• Ability to comprehend local geography.
• Ability to drive in daylight and darkness.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Ability to work under stress, with frequent interruptions, and while interacting with irate customers.
• Ability to work in heavy traffic conditions and during poor weather.
• Ability to interact positively with a variety of personalities, both internally and externally.
• Ability to accurately and legibly maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform calculations with accuracy.
• Ability to dress appropriately and maintain personal hygiene.
• Ability to conduct oneself so that they are not a threat to themselves or others.
• Ability to meet attendance and punctuality requirements.
• Ability to be flexible, effective team player.
• Knowledge of safe operations of large heavy-duty transit buses.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, rules and driving courtesy.
• Ability to serve and interact with the public.
• Ability to operate two-way radio communications equipment.
• Ability to successfully complete initial and recurring training.
• Ability to read a route schedule and map, then plan operating activities for the route.
• Ability to make recommendations and to solve problems.
• Ability to change schedule to cover open routes with short notice.

Minimum Requirements

THIS POSTION REQUIRES REGISTRATION AND CONSENT FOR A FULL QUERY IN THE FLORIDA ACHA CLEARINGHOUSE - (Fingerprints).

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to sit and drive a transit vehicle for extended periods of time. Ability to tolerate exposure to all weather conditions. Ability to lift and move 40 pounds, or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to push or pull passengers in manual wheelchairs up and down a map. Ability to frequently climb, bend, stoop, kneel, squat and stretch. Ability to manipulate and fasten safety securement devices. Ability to operate tactile devices like tablets, destination signs and farebox controls. Ability to perceive color, depth and texture. Ability to work early morning, late evening, weekend, holiday and split shifts. Ability to pass biennial or more frequent CDL medical examinations in compliance with FAC 14-90. Ability to pass random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion urine drug and alcohol breath tests in compliance with FAC 14-90.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) without Air Brake Restrictions (Code 1) and must have a Passenger Endorsement (Code P). Applicants with an equivalent out-of-state CDL will be considered but must obtain a Florida CDL by date of hire.


ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.


DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.


VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02


Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

• High School or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the Above

03


Which best describes the years of experience you have as required for this position?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

04


Do you possess a Florida CDL Class "A" or Class "B" without Airbrake restrictions OR out-of-state equivalent?

• No
• Yes

05


Do you possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" or higher with "P" Endorsement OR an out-of-state equivalent?

• No
• Yes

06


Please provide number of the CDL Class "A" or Class "B" without Airbrake restrictions and with Passenger endorsement.
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Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)

• Yes
• No

08


Have you failed or refused a DOT drug or alcohol test?

• Yes
• No

09


I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged

10


Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?

• Yes
• No

11


Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

12


Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• Pasco County website/Government Jobs.com
• Other

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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.
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