SCAT Vehicle Operator III

Department: Transit Service Department Organizational Unit: Bus Operations

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

Open Until Filled.

$20.47 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Travels Countywide. Work schedule is variable and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs skilled service work in the operation of a large public transportation vehicle designed to carry sixteen (16) or more passengers.

REQUIREMENTS:One (1) year of experience driving a passenger bus which is at least thirty-five (35) feet in length;ORtwenty-four (24) months driving a non-passenger vehicle greater than thirty-five (35) feet in length that requires a Commercial Driver's license (CDL) license to operate.Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class A or Class B Commercial driver's license with a P endorsement and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must successfully complete a County-approved defensive driving course within thirty (30) days of employment. Must possess or obtain within forty-five (45) 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. All applicants will be required to pass a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) physical from an approved medical provider. 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, as defined by 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; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good speech; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • In or with moving objects or vehicles; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with noisy conditions; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; Other working conditions; With odors; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A