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Description Drive Your Career Forward with LeeTran. Do you enjoy driving and helping people. Do you want a steady job where your work makes a difference every day.

Join LeeTran as a bus driver. You'll safely transport passengers, provide great service, and be part of a team that cares about the community. Duties and Responsibilities What You Will Do Drive buses, trolleys, trams, or passenger vans on assigned routes Provide assistance to passengers with disabilities or limited mobility Collect fares and give excellent customer service Check vehicles each day and do small maintenance tasks Complete daily reports and paperwork Follow all safety rules and traffic laws Work alone or with the team as needed Assist during emergencies or special events Perform other duties as assigned Education, Experience, Licensing What We're Looking For High School diploma, GED, or equivalent experience One year of driving buses or heavy vehicles preferred Able to work safely and follow DOT drug and alcohol rules Strong customer service skills Licensing Have a valid Class A or B CDL with Passenger Endorsement and no Air Brake restriction, OR Have a CDL Permit with Passenger Endorsement before hire Must get a Florida Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement within 30 days of hire (training and testing provided onsite) Safety-Sensitive Position: Transit Bus Drivers must be able to pass a Florida Department of Transportation Medical Examination and maintain a current medical card.

This is a safety-sensitive position that is subject to Drug and Alcohol Workplace Testing as provided in DOT regulation 49 CFR Part 40 and 655. Supplemental Information Work Schedule LeeTran operates seven days a week, including some holidays Hours: 4:00 AM - 11:30 PM Day and evening shifts available Routes assigned by seniority twice a year Evening shifts pay extra Voluntary overtime may be offered Why Join Us. Make a real difference in your community every day Full medical, dental, and vision benefits start the month after hire Paid sick leave and vacation Florida Retirement System pension or investment plans Life insurance and disability coverage Training, mentoring, and education reimbursement New uniforms provided About the Department LeeTran provides safe, reliable, and accessible public transportation throughout Lee County.

Our drivers help residents get to work, school, medical appointments, and more. The department is committed to safety, professional service, and supporting the community. Be part of a team that takes pride in making Lee County a better place.

About Lee County Lee County is located in beautiful Southwest Florida and is home to over 800,000 residents. We are dedicated to serving our community with high-quality services and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Join us in making Lee County a great place to live, work, and visit.

Find out more about Lee County at Lee County Government. EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.