Transit Operator (DRIVER)

LICKING COUNTY
Newark, Ohio United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 24, 2025
  • Salary: USD 19.06 per hour USD
  • Salary Top:19
  • Full Time
  • Transportation or Transit
  • Other
  • Job Description

    Position Description:
    • Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
    • Promotes and maintains positive and effective working relationships and promotes good public relationships as a representative of Licking County Government.
    • Transports Licking County residents to and from various locations in Licking County and surrounding counties.
    • Loads and unloads passengers on vehicles. Assists disabled passengers. Secures wheelchairs and scooters.
    • Ensures safety measures are in place for transit buses; Ensures safety of passengers by use of appropriate on-board restraints
    • Communicates to Transportation Supervisor any repairs and maintenance issues with buses immediately.
    • Diffuses difficult situations and maintains order on-board vehicle.
    • Reports to Dispatch Office immediately any accidents or incidents with passengers, buses, equipment, etc. Completes forms and reports as necessary.
    • Ensures transit buses are properly fueled; ensures safe and clean vehicle condition at the start and end of each shift.
    • Documents thoroughly the course of the day including odometer readings, times, and passenger information.
    • Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable PERRP safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position and all agency safety procedures.

    Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to attend seminars/training.
    Brief Description:
    Summary:

    Transports Licking County residents to and from various locations in Licking County and surrounding counties. Provides safe, reliable and efficient public transportation. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local laws pertaining to public transportation. Identifies areas of improvement and recommends changes to Transportation Supervisor.
    Job Prerequisites:
    - High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
    - Two (2) to four (4) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    -Must be at least 21 years of age
    - Service area knowledge preferred.
    - Valid Ohio Driver’s License
    Compensation:
    Salary: PART-TIME $19.06 per hour (non-negotiable, per union contract)

    FULL-TIME $20.60 per hour (non-negotiable, per union contract)

    About UFA:
    Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Licking County Government
    • Licking County Government

    A career in public service with Licking County Government presents an opportunity to make a difference in the community. As one of Licking County's largest employers, we currently employ approximately 1200 individuals, offering a variety of staff, managerial and professional positions in a wide range of career areas: information technology systems, human services, social services, criminology, law, planning, environmental sciences, recycling/litter prevention, safety, health and maintenance.

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