What are the responsibilities and job description for the SCAT Vehicle Operator V position at Brevard County?
Department:Transit Services Department Organizational Unit:Bus Operations
Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time
CLOSE DATE: 10/31/2025
$23.05 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 oversight of a public transportation system. Work includes the operation of a large public transportation vehicle designed to carry sixteen (16) or more passengers.
REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of experience driving a passenger bus which is at least 35 feet in length OR three (3) years driving a non-passenger vehicle greater than 35 feet in length that requires a CDL license to operate. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess or obtain, prior to employment, an appropriate valid Florida Commercial driver's license Class "B" with a "P" endorsement. Must successfully complete a defensive driving course within 30 days of hire. Must have, or receive within 30 days of hire, certification in basic first aid and Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). All applicants must fill out and sign an Affidavit of Good Moral Character. Applicant will be required to pass a Florida Department of Transportation physical. Applicant must be able to successfully complete a criminal, a driver's license and personal background investigation conducted by Brevard County and/or another agency. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, or natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, all employees will be required to assist in the performance of essential functions as described in the Brevard County Emergency Management Plan. This position is a safety sensitive position as defined by the Federal Transit Administration's Drug and Alcohol Testing regulations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
- 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
- In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
- STAND:3 - 5 hours
- WALK:3 - 5 hours
- SIT:5 - 8 hours
- DRIVE:5 - 8 hours
- The employee must repetitively perform:
- Operating foot controls; Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
- The employee must be able to:
- Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Kneel
- The employee must have:
- Use of both eyes; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good speech; Other
- Other necessary physical activities/traits
- N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
- Works Closely with Others; 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 lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With poor lighting; With poor ventilation; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside
- Other working conditions:
- N/A
Brevard County, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brevard County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, political ideas, or disability in employment or in the provision of services.
Salary : $23
