Bus Driver - $18/hour + Paid Training – Get Your CDL On Us! - R14870

Department: Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) About Our Job New pay rate of $18/hour + we provide the training AND reimburse you for both your CDL Permit and CDL License with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements. We provide the training onsite, in real SCAT buses! Learn to drive with (6) weeks paid training, 40 hours/week. “US News & World Report: Sarasota is No. 1 in Florida and No. 9 in the country for best place to live." We need YOU to help create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests navigating Sarasota. • Welcome and interact with passengers. • Focus on the safety of our guests throughout our beautiful County. • Be "in the know" about other routes and schedules. • Enjoy being "outside" with the comfort of air-conditioning on all buses. • Join a dedicated high-performing County team. Job Description: About You Minimum Qualifications: A High School Diploma, or its equivalent Valid Florida Driver's License Preferred Qualifications: Florida Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class "B" with passenger and air-brake endorsement or a Florida Driver's License Customer Service Experience Physical Demands: May at times have to lift and or move up to 50 pounds. This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five years. About Everything Else Work Hours: Our operating times are 4:30 AM - 11:00 PM Actual schedules will vary. Drivers typically work all mornings or all evenings. Must be able to work flexible hours/days. Drivers may be expected to work any combination of hours from 4:00 AM to 11:30 PM, 7 days a week. Punctuality and flexibility are required. Pay: $18.00/hour, up to $21.15 if you hold a current CDL and have 4 or more years of transit driving experience. Starting Pay: Employee Type: Regular (Budgeted)