BUS DRIVER - LOCAL CITY ($3,500 Sign On Incentive)

Employer
LYNX (Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority)
Location
Orlando, Florida
Salary
$18.80 per hour + benefits
Posted
Aug 16, 2022
Closes
Oct 15, 2022
Industry
Government, Transportation
Category
Driver
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Entry Level

  • Our vision is to be recognized as a world-class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of mobility and community services. LYNX mission is to link our community by providing quality mobility options with innovation, integrity and teamwork.

    BUS OPERATOR - Hiring for Class Starting on October 3, 2022

    Our vision is to be recognized as a world-class leader for providing and coordinating a full array of mobility and community services. LYNX mission is to link our community by providing quality mobility options with innovation, integrity and teamwork.
    ***We are hiring for the Bus Operator class

    that starts October 3, 2022 ***
    ALL NEW HIRES ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SIGN ON INCENTIVE VALUED UP TO $3,500.00

    LOCAL Driving Only
    Full Time Hours GUARANTEED
    FREE Employee Only Health Insurance
    Life Insurance
    Paid Holidays
    Paid Vacation & Sick Leave
    Employee Wellness Center
    Credit Union Membership
    Retirement Contribution (401A) With Match
    Dental, Vision, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance Available
    Yearly Pay Increases Based On Union Contract Up To Current Top Pay - $25.40/hourly

    Information you need to know before applying:

  • You must possess a valid Florida CDL license or Permit; Class B with AIRBRAKES and PASSENGER endorsement to apply.
  • Bus operator applicants who are offered employment, will receive a conditional offer of employment contingent on satisfactory pre-employment criminal history check, employment verification(s), background check, driver’s license check, pre-employment DOT drug screen and physical, and receive a medical examiner's certificate for a minimum of one year.
  • Must be able to work days, nights, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, split shifts, split days off, and any hours assigned.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • Bus Operator training is up to 8 weeks.

  • NOTE: Upon review of completed applications, those applicants who meet the job requirements will be contacted by HR.

    JOB SUMMARY:

  • Bus Operators transport passengers by operating any type of passenger bus on regularly scheduled links, observing all state and municipal traffic laws, observing all safety rules and strictly adhering to time schedules.
  • This position is considered safety-sensitive and subject to the provisions of the Substance Abuse Program Policy for Safety Sensitive Positions.

  • DUTIES:

  • Performs DOT pre-trip inspections.
  • Answers passenger questions courteously.
  • Calls out stops.
  • Issues slips for fare refunds; issues and collects transfers.
  • Observes all state and municipal traffic laws.
  • Observes all safety rules.
  • Strictly adheres to time schedules.
  • Monitors fare and ticket collection.
  • Verifies that appropriate passes are being used.
  • Writes daily reports such as transfers collected, coach mileage, special fares and tickets collected, time cards for hours worked and completes memorandum cards.
  • Performs other duties of similar nature as may be required.
  • Completes Bus Condition Reports.

  • REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Skills in customer service.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to meet the attendance requirements of the job.
  • Ability to physically sit for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to pass a drug screen.
  • Must possess a valid Florida Commercial Driver License (CDL), Class A or B with a Passenger endorsement and airbrakes.
  • Ability to communicate in English on the work site.
  • Familiarity with and ability to use a computer.
  • Ability to maintain DOT physical for one year.

  • MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Clean driving record.
  • Full-time: Ability to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, split shifts, split days off and any hours assigned.
  • Must be 21 years of age.
  • High School diploma or GED desired.

  • Pay rate: $18.80 per hour

    LYNX fully commits itself to providing equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.

    LYNX fully commits itself to providing equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $18.80 per hour

    Benefits:

     

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

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    Schedule:

     

  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

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    Supplemental Pay:

     

  • Signing bonus

  •  

    Ability to commute/relocate:

     

  • Orlando, FL 32804: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

  •  

    Experience:

     

  • Commercial driving: 1 year (Preferred)

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    License/Certification:

     

  • Passenger Endorsement (Preferred)
  • CDL (Preferred)
  • CDL B (Preferred)

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    Work Location: One location

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