Bus Driver (Will Train for CDL) at STARK AREA REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY in CANTON, Ohio

Job Description:

Come work for the team that keeps Stark County moving!
Our Coach Operators earn a compensation package exceeding $92,000.00/year!
Starting Rate of Pay: $24.82/hour.
Employer-Provided State Pension Contribution: $11,615.76/year.
Employer-provided Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Hearing, and Life Insurance (Family Plan): $28,727.22/year.
Employer-Provided Short-Term Disability Insurance: $338.52/year.
Paid CDL-B Training!
TOTAL ANNUAL COMPENSATION: $92,307.10!

JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
This position is accountable for operating a motor coach and transporting Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA) customers in a safe, courteous, and on-time manner.
Essential Functions
Operates a motor coach, or other vehicles, safely and courteously, transporting customers over the various routes of SARTAs system. Performs work in accordance with operating rules and regulations. Speaks coherently and plainly, in order to call out stops and provide customers with any necessary information. May serve as a training instructor, training student bus operators in the safe operation of a motor coach over prescribed routes. Training instructors are chosen by their driving ability and overall performance. Safely complies with all local traffic regulations. Follows all processes with reporting all delays or accidents. Must embody SARTAs Safety First, Customer Focused culture.
Competencies
Ability to use tact, discretion, and courtesy with coworkers and customers.
Superior Customer Service Skills
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This is a customer service role that will spend the majority of their time operating motor vehicles and assisting customer. This role routinely uses on-board equipment such as mobile data terminal, fare box control unit, and radio.
Position Expected Hours of Work
As determined by union contract.Must be able to work flexible hours covering all shifts throughout SARTAs hours of operation.
Travel
No overnight travel is expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience
At time of hire, possessing a valid Class B CDL driving permit with passenger and air brake endorsements driving permit (If not already in possession of a Class A or B license with same endorsements).High school diploma or GED. Maintain a valid Ohio drivers license with no more than two (2) points within the past five (5) years. Must pass DOT physical examinations, drug and alcohol screenings, physical abilities evaluation, and SARTAs girth measurement restriction of 17. Must be able to comply with SARTAs Drug and Alcohol Policy and function in a drug-free and alcohol-free work environment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Non-Discrimination Statement
SARTA is committed to ensuring the values of equity, diversity, and productivity in the workplace. SARTA is an equal employment opportunity employer and strives to maintain a diverse workforce reflective of the community we serve.
Additional Requirements
Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Must submit documentation supporting United States citizenship or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States in accordance with SARTAs obligation under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Must be able to comply with SARTAs Nicotine Free work environment. Must be able to lift at least 50lbs. Must pass a criminal background investigation.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, schedules, and activities may change at any time with notice or with no notice.