What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Driver position at City of Clemson?
The City of Clemson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Under regular supervision, Performs a variety of routine and complex transportation work in driving a bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to a time schedule.
Benefits: Paid Annual and Sick Leave
12 paid holidays per year
Access to FREE acute medical care for employee's, their spouse and children under the age of 26.
PEBA Retirement
401K and 457 Retirement Plan Options
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Life Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Plan
Health Savings Account
Examples Of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
Essential Job Functions
Minimum Qualifications
Education And Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent and must be able to complete on-the-job training satisfactorily; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses or Certifications
Must have a commercial driver's license Class “B” or better; with passenger endorsement, and no restriction on the use of air brake-equipped vehicles.
Supplemental information
Applications accepted online at www.clemsoncity.org . Applications accepted until August 4, 2026. The City of Clemson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Clemson is an equal opportunity employer.
Under regular supervision, Performs a variety of routine and complex transportation work in driving a bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to a time schedule.
Benefits: Paid Annual and Sick Leave
12 paid holidays per year
Access to FREE acute medical care for employee's, their spouse and children under the age of 26.
PEBA Retirement
401K and 457 Retirement Plan Options
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Life Insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Plan
Health Savings Account
Examples Of Duties / Knowledge & Skills
Essential Job Functions
- Complies with local traffic regulations.
- Performs Pre & Post Walk-Around Inspections
- Reports changes in routes, delays or accidents.
- Gets fuel and checks oil, water and tire pressure.
- Performs cosmetic maintenance such as washing exterior of bus, sweeping and dusting the interior of bus.
- Drives bus over city routes and does special tours for educational and promotional purposes.
- Operates a variety of equipment and machinery including gasoline, diesel-powered, and electric; vans or buses, cellular telephone, mobile radio, AVL data terminal with letter keyboard, computer, computerized fuel system, public address equipment, wheelchair equipment (securement devices and fold-over floor), etc.
- Uses a variety of tools and supplies including a small hand counter, etc.
- Is required to fill in other positions within the department as required.
- Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education And Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent and must be able to complete on-the-job training satisfactorily; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Licenses or Certifications
Must have a commercial driver's license Class “B” or better; with passenger endorsement, and no restriction on the use of air brake-equipped vehicles.
Supplemental information
Applications accepted online at www.clemsoncity.org . Applications accepted until August 4, 2026. The City of Clemson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Clemson is an equal opportunity employer.