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Chilton County caregiver

Clanton, AL

Right at Home, In-Home Care & Assistance, is seeking to hire a Caregiver for Chilton County to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. You can make a difference in your career ...

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Laborer I - Highway

Columbiana, AL

$30K - $46K/yr

Assists in the maintenance of county paved and dirt roads. Spreads sand, gravel, and asphalt. Removes obstructions, such as trees, from roads using hand and power saws. Carries sand, concrete ...

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Infographic showing various County job openings in Alabaster, AL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Bus Driver (Part-Time) - BRATS - Baldwin County Commission

Birmingham, AL • On-site

Baldwin County Alabama
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$16 - $21.75/hr

Other

Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Transit Vehicle Operator

Safely operate a passenger vehicle while providing excellent customer service. Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of transit vehicle. Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections. Report on vehicle maintenance issues. Provide passenger assistance within established guidelines. Part-time positions work no more than 29 hours per week on average. Additionally, part-time positions do not qualify for Baldwin County Commission benefits, with the exception of paid time off (PTO) and retirement through the Retirement Systems of Alabama.

This position requires driving as an essential function of the position. For Baldwin County driving requirements, please see the following link: Driver Qualifications. Successful applicants must be at least 20 years old, insurable by the County's insurance carrier, pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check and will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and physical.

Essential Job Functions
  • Safely operate a multi-passenger vehicle.
  • Obey all traffic laws.
  • Provide passengers with excellent customer service.
  • Perform and document mandatory vehicle pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
  • Maintain vehicle in a clean and orderly manner.
  • Efficiently operate a smart phone or electronic tablet.
  • Efficiently operate shared-ride and vehicle maintenance tracking mobile applications on electronic device.
  • Accurately follow global positioning system (GPS).
  • Properly load and secure wheelchairs and other mobility devices.
  • Report vehicle maintenance, safety hazards, and passenger incidents.
  • Assist in emergency evacuations as needed.
  • Adhere to daily schedule.
  • Provide general information to passengers about transportation services.
Education and Experience
  • Possess a valid Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement or obtain CDL with passenger endorsement within the 6-month probationary period.
  • This position requires driving as an essential function of the position. Successful applicants must be insurable by the County's insurance carrier, pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check.
  • Pre-employment drug screening, random drug and alcohol screenings, and post-accident drug and alcohol screenings are required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of traffic regulations.
  • Defensive driving skills.
  • Skills to communicate information to supervisors, co-workers, and passengers in a professional, courteous, and polite manner.
  • Ability to operate mobile devices, applications, and GPS units after adequate training.
  • Ability to enter required information in mobile device.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to work independently.

Physical Qualifications

  • Ability to assist passengers as required, lift a minimum of 50 lbs. unassisted, and secure passengers and mobility devices.
  • Must have 20/40 vision or better with corrected lenses.

Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, citizenship or veteran status in employment. It is the intent of the Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office to guarantee equal opportunity to allow disabled employees a bias-free work environment. Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with the ADA. Recruitment and selection processes will grant equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants and will not discriminate on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request during the application, testing, and interview process.

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