Transit Driver

Salary: $22.45 Hourly

Location : Transit - Frederick, MD

Job Type: Part-Time Non-Benefited

Job Number: FY25-00005

Department: Transit Services

Opening Date: 08/16/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

JOB INFORMATION

Frederick County is offering excellent benefits, flexible hours, premium pay and sign on bonuses to join the award-winning transit system of Transit Services of Frederick County We are seeking an energetic and customer service focused individual to become a part of our growing team.

Proudly serving the Frederick community, Transit provides essential transportation services to the County to connect people to employment, medical services, education, and more. Transit offers public transit, paratransit, and commuter assistance services throughout Frederick County, MD.

POSITIONS DETAILS:
Non-exempt; part-time / on-call coverage (up to a possible 40 hrs/wk); varying shifts between 5:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Monday - Saturday; grant-funded; no-benefits

Saturday Shift Differential - morning shift = additional $3.00 per hour; afternoon shift = additional $5.00 per hour; evening shift (after 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday ) = additional shift premium of $0.62 applies.

Additional Differential - The base rate of pay for this position is $22.45 per hour, however is eligible to earn a $2.50 differential, making the current rate of pay $24.95 per hour. The $2.50 pay differential is dependent on a separate funding source and is subject to change based on that funding source.

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.

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
• Collect fares and tickets from passengers as appropriate
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

• 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:

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Ability to satisfy all Department of Transportation requirements as they apply to periodic physical examinations and licensing standards
• Ability and willingness to learn First Aid, CPR and other job-related skills, and to maintain current certifications
• Knowledge of Maryland state and local traffic laws and regulations
• Knowledge of roads and communities in the Frederick County area, and able to effectively read maps and follow directions
• Accurate math and clerical skills, with the ability to properly complete mileage and vehicle use reports and other departmental record-keeping
• Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to effectively use telephone and utilize two-way radio communications in compliance with FCC regulations, ability to accurately follow written and spoken instructions and ability to effectively convey information to passengers
• Ability and willingness to learn to operate all fleet vehicles
• Ability and willingness to work in varied driving conditions, as long as the weather has not caused service to be suspended
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public

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, pushing and pulling up to and over 300 pounds, reaching and driving; frequently walking, moving, climbing, descending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and making repetitive motions; occasionally lifting up to 20 lbs and rarely lifting between 20-50 pounds.
• While working in this position, the employee is constantly working outdoors, in temperatures above 100 degrees, in temperatures below 32 degrees; frequently walking on uneven ground and exposed to noise; occasionally working indoors, potentially exposed to infectious diseases and required to wear protective equipment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• 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 considered "essential," therefore, the employee is expected, when directed, to report to work in the event of a weather emergency (or other circumstances) when County offices are closed.
• 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 physical examination, drug test and alcohol test
6) A pre-employment fingerprint supported background investigation

Retirement Plan:
A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.

Health Insurance:
County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.

Dental Insurance:
Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment

NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $2,700 per year for Health Care Spending and $5,000 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.

Life Insurance:
Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Voluntary Life Insurance Program is offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, spouses and dependents.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.

Educational Reimbursement Program:
County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may take up to two job-related courses per semester at any accredited educational institution. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.

Employee Assistance Program:
This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related problem.

Leave
Annual Leave - Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year
0 - 2 years 11 days
2 - 10 years 17 days
10 + years 24 days

Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.

Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.

NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.

Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, Military.

Holidays:
The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.

For additional information on Frederick County Governments benefit package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at

All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.

01

Which of the following best describes your driver's license status.

• I do not have a valid automobile operator's license
• I have a valid class C automobile operator's license
• I have a valid CDL A or B commercial driver's license

02

Do you possess passenger endorsement?

• Yes
• No
• I have a learner's permit

03

Do you have an L restriction on your CDL license?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you passed the airbrake knowledge and skills tests?

• Yes
• No
• I have a learner's permit

05

Do you have driving work experience transporting passengers?

• Yes
• No

06

If you have answered 'Yes', please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer names, dates of employment and the duties you performed.

07

Within the past two years, have you ever tested positive on any DOT pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by a DOT-covered employer (including employers that did not hire you)?

• Yes
• No

08

Within the past two years, have you ever refused a pre-employment drug or alcohol test administered by a DOT-covered employer (including employers that did not hire you)?

• Yes
• No

09

The base rate of pay for this position is $22.46 per hour, however is eligible to earn a $2.50 differential, making the current rate of pay $24.96 per hour. The $2.50 pay differential is dependent on a separate funding source and is subject to change based on that funding source.By selecting yes below, you acknowledge the pay rate of $24.96 per hour is based on the availability of the separate funding source, and is subjected to change.

• Yes
• No

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