AppalCART operates buses and vans in the Watauga County area and are responsible for the safe and orderly transportation of passengers to and from their destinations. Work includes completion of daily vehicle inspections, fueling, interior and exterior cleaning, maintaining accurate trip records, assisting passengers as required.
CDL bus drivers start at $19 and can make up to $21 depending on shift. All drivers are paid on an hourly basis. There are full-time and part-time positions.
Responsibilities
• Care of Vehicle – Inspects the vehicle daily prior to beginning a route. Follows a prescribed checklist to review the vehicle's operational and safety features; reports all repair needs or problems to the Dispatcher on duty
• Driving Behavior – Uses prudent judgment in following dispatch instructions, follows all route descriptions and assigned stops
• Record Keeping – Maintains and completes accurate daily trip sheets to provide the necessary data for the Authority's management information system;
• Passenger Assistance for Van Operators – Assists passengers to and from the vehicle. .
• Use of Radio – Keeps in regular contact, by radio (or by telephone if radio system is down) with the Dispatcher
• Attitude, Initiative, Behavior, and Appearance
Qualifications
• Must be able to accept and follow instructions.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Drivers License.
• Must be 19 years of age
• Must pass a DOT physical.
• Must be courteous and dependable, and able to relate to people of all ages, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Must have a good driving record and 3 years driving experience.
• Graduation from high school, GED, or the equivalent in work experience.
Go to our website to download an application: www.appalcart.com/employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are accepted regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, creed(religion)or disability as protected by Title VI of the Civil Right Act of 1964 and the nondiscrimination provisions of the Federal Transit Administration
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