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YEAR ROUND JOB Our drivers work full-time, year-round, with multiple shift types available. We offer modern, environmentally-friendly vehicles, and we place a high priority on the safety of our drivers and passengers by following all COVID transportation guidelines.

Looking for some new scenery? We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests in America's oldest city, Saint Augustine, Florida. Enjoy the scenic views of the ocean and Intercostal waterway as you provide our clients with the freedom and convenience of reliable, safe transportation.

Join the Transit team as a Bus Operator and transport individuals who rely on our service to doctor's appointments, work, grocery stores, and much, much more! As a Bus Driver, you will provide our clients with the freedom and independence of reliable, safe transportation.

St Johns County Council on Aging (SJCCOA), a private not-for-profit agency, has been providing transportation services to area residence St Johns County, Florida, for over 20 years. Since 2000 our Sunshine Bus has provided a fixed route transit system to the greater Saint Augustine area, now operating nine routes.

Minimum Pre-Employment Qualifications:

• Possess a valid Florida drivers license, Class E or a CDL Class A, B or C with Passenger Endorsement preferred, but not required.
• Clean Driving Record
• Pass a driving test
• Pass DOT Medical Examination
• Pass Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol test
• Pass background/fingerprint check
• Have previous transit of driving experience a plus
• Have excellent verbal communication skills
• Are able to work shift hours and days assigned.
• A High School Diploma or its equivalent.

Job Duties:

• Safely transporting passengers in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner throughout our beautiful St Johns County service area complying with local traffic regulations.
• Be "in the know" about SJCCOAs routes and schedules, providing customers with route information; collects fare; regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Loads, secures, and unloads passengers at stops; meets and greets passengers in a courteous manner and assists passengers with packages as needed.
• Enjoy being "outside" with the comfort of air-conditioning and heat on all buses.
• Maintains records
• Ensures assigned vehicles are cleaned (interior and exterior).
• Maintains familiarity and compliance with ADA requirements
• Performs vehicle and equipment inspection
• Ability to utilize onboard technology, including mobile data tablets and GPS.
• Familiarity with Saint Augustine / St Johns County road systems, and knowledge of residential developments and medical office locations is helpful.

Meet lots of new people.

Team-oriented environment.

Opportunity for professional and self-advancement

EEO Policy Statement

St. Johns County Council on Aging, Inc. has a strong commitment to the community we serve and our employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

St. Johns County Council on Aging, Inc. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

All applicants and employees have the right to file complaints alleging discrimination. Retaliation against an individual who files a charge or complaint of discrimination, participates in an employment discrimination proceeding (such as an investigation or lawsuit), or otherwise engages in protect d activity is strictly prohibited and will not be tolerated. St. Johns County Council on Aging, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees who need them because of a disability or to practice or observe their religion, absent undue hardship.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $13.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:

Under the Federal Transit Authority all employees are required to meet safety regulations while driving and in the office. All passengers are required to take appropriate safety precautions while on the bus for the protection and safety of all on board.

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location