TRANSIT DRIVER/DISPATCHER - PART-TIME

*TRANSIT DRIVER/DISPATCHER

Lake Havasu City, AZ

Closing Date: Open Till Filled

Job Title: TRANSIT DRIVER/DISPATCHER OTF25-

Salary: $16.40-$18.37 /Hourly; DOQ

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt PART-TIME

Grade: TE02

Department: CM/TRANSIT

INITIAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE ONE WEEK AFTER OPEN. INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REVIEW WILL ONLY BE CONDUCTED IF NECESSARY.

Ready for a career where every day is a new adventure? Ditch the dull desk job and become the friendly face and guiding force of Lake Havasu City. We’re not just looking for a driver; we're searching for a community hero, a reliable guide, and a problem-solving pro to join our dynamic team.

You’ll be the heart of our demand-response public transportation system, transporting passengers safely while soaking up the vibrant atmosphere of Lake Havasu. If you love people, enjoy being on the move, and have a can-do attitude, this is the perfect opportunity to combine your driving skills with your excellent customer service.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

• Be the master of the roads, navigating our city to get passengers where they need to go, on time and with a smile.
• Become a tech-savvy traveler, using our on-board terminal and app to manage routes, track passengers, and confirm cashless payments.
• Serve as a lifeline for those who need it most, including seniors and individuals certified under the ADA, ensuring they have a safe and comfortable ride.
• Keep our fleet in tip-top shape, performing daily inspections and keeping your vehicle sparkling clean, inside and out. No detail is too small when you’re delivering the best service in town.
• As public transit we provide service to the entire community

What you bring to the driver's seat:

• A High School Diploma or GED and some experience in customer service.
• A valid driver’s license—no bus endorsements needed! We’ll get you the specialized training you need to master your transit vehicle…. Applicants should have some experience with driving a cut-away bus or large vehicle.
• A "knowledge-of-the-city-streets" superpower or a quick-learning attitude to become a city navigation guru.
• The ability to stay calm, professional, and positive, no matter what the day brings.
• Department training for your Passenger Assistance Safety and Sensitivity (PASS) Certification.
• Training for your CPR/First Aid Certification.
Must meet and maintain all in-house required training courses.

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Are you ready to represent Lake Havasu City with pride and become an essential part of your community's daily journey? If you're a person who thrives on the open road and wants a job that truly makes a difference, apply today!

Additional Comments

Lake Havasu City is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation, and alcohol/drug screening test. Appointment subject to successful background investigation and City-paid post-employment medical examination after offer of employment has been made.