Entry Level Fdot Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Department:Transit Services Department

Organizational Unit:Bus Operations

Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$18.88 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Travels Countywide. Work schedule is variable and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs entry-level service work in the operation of various public transportation vehicles weighing less than 26,001 pounds and are designed to transport passengers with mobility devices.

REQUIREMENTS: Five (5) years of post-license driving experience is required, with no more than one (1) moving violation within one (1) calendar year. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis. Experience driving a van, bus, or other vehicle designed to transport passengers is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment a valid Florida driver's license, and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must obtain, within six (6) months of employment through the SCAT Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training Program, a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's license with a Passenger (P) endorsement and maintain both license and endorsement during the term of employment. All employees enrolled in the SCAT CDL Training Program are required to pass a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) physical, conducted by a medical provider under contract with Brevard County and sign a "Training Repayment Agreement". Must successfully complete a County-approved defensive driving course within thirty (30) days of employment. Must possess, or obtain within sixty (60) days of employment, a current basic first aid certification and a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification, from an approved agency, and maintain both certifications during the term of employment. All applicants must fill out and sign an Affidavit of Good Moral Character. Must be able to successfully complete a criminal, a driver's license, and a personal background investigation conducted by Brevard County and/or another agency. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed. This position is safety sensitive position as defined by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol Testing regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:50 lbs. or more
   • CARRY:50 lbs. or more
   • PUSH:50 lbs. or more
   • PULL:50 lbs. or more
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:1 - 3 hours
   • WALK:1 - 3 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good speech; Other; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • Work alone; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A