Commercial Driver - MTS Full Time

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Mecklenburg Transportation Services - must have CDL with P endorsement

Please apply by: Wednesday, May 7th, 2025

Salary Range: $20.00 to $23.07 per hour. This is a nonexempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

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The Mecklenburg County Department of Child, Family, & Adult Services strives to strengthen families and communities through a safety-net of services, collaborations, and hope. Our vision is to define and cultivate an organizational culture that is more compassionate and understanding toward each other and our clients.

Services For Adults (SFA) is a part of the Adult Services Division of the Mecklenburg County Department of Child, Family, & Adult Services. The division is responsible for four main program areas: Adult Social Work Services, Community Social Work, the Senior Citizens Nutrition Program, and the Mecklenburg Transportation System (MTS).

Position Summary

Provides safe, efficient human service and general public transportation of passengers to and from their destinations in the Charlotte/County area.

Position Specific Information

The ideal candidate for the Commercial Driver must be available during regular business hours of 6:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday. Standard hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hours of operation are subject to change.

Involves safely transporting passengers on a pre-determined route and adhere to the schedule, adhering to traffic laws and regulations, and ensuring the LTV vehicle is cleaned, maintained and inspected. Also includes assisting passengers door-to-door if necessary and collection of and accurate documentation of fares and contributions is required. Must be willing to provide transportation to special events or for emergency response needs. Will perform daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, lift counts and document all inspections on digital tablet.

Must be able to perform safety sensitive functions and navigate through the use of mobile data computer units. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with people in stressful situations; possess good customer relations/interpersonal skills and communication skills. Must have the ability to think logically to address problems and issues. Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, talking and hearing.

Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10lbs of force occasionally. Must be able to push and pull 300lbs and lift a minimum of 40lbs. The vehicle operator must be physically capable of assisting persons with disabilities and have knowledge of operating and assisting with all electrical and manual wheelchairs and Jerri chairs. Must be able to read road maps and operate a two-way radio system.

Some out of county transportation may be necessary. Employee is responsible for completing daily inspections of vehicles, fueling, and maintaining interior and exterior cleanliness of vehicle, maintaining accurate trip records, radio communication, assisting passengers as required and other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

For Mecklenburg Transportation System (MTS) drivers:
Understand and comply with traffic laws and regulations
Employ radio communication with dispatch
Read and interpret road maps/GPS system
Maintain accurate trip records either on paper or electronically
Collect and accurately documents fares and contributions
Perform basic vehicle maintenance-daily inspections of the vehicle, fuel check, maintaining the interior and exterior cleanliness of the vehicle
Assist passengers with boarding, in-transit, and de-boarding as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of one year of experience driving a commercial vehicle and an acceptable driving record per county standards.

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: N/A

Licenses and Certifications:
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
Requires Class A or B CDL with one or more of the following endorsements, P (Passenger Transport).

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (Spanish and English) proficiency oral and written

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of
Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing operation of assigned vehicle.

Skills
Customer relations, communication and interpersonal skills.

Abilities
Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers’ and own organization’s needs.
Engagement Readiness: Demonstrating a willingness to commit to one’s work and to invest one’s time, talent, and best efforts in accomplishing organizational goals
Safety Awareness: Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.
Safety Intervention: Having knowledge of conditions that affect patient, self, and/or employee safety under normal conditions and conditions that occur in crisis situations; skilled in identifying conditions that might cause health or safety hazards and takes action to remove such hazards; understands all aspects of providing a safe environment for patient, self, and/or others in crisis.
Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
Organization / Job Fit: The extent to which an organization’s mode of operation and values are consistent with the type of environment that provides personal satisfaction. The extent to which activities and responsibilities available in the job are consistent with the activities and responsibilities that result in personal satisfaction; the degree to which the work itself is personally satisfying.
Technical Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise.

Computer Skills
Basic computer skills

Physical Demands

Physical Demands Frequency
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Frequently (10 to 24 hrs/week)
The person in this position needs to move about from point X to point Y. Frequently (10 to 24 hrs/week)
Operates a computer or other office equipment. Occasionally (up to 10 hrs/week)
Ascends/Descends a ladder to perform duties or operate equipment. Not Applicable
The person in this role is required to position themselves to maintain equipment such as computers, servers, machinery, etc. Frequently (10 to 24 hrs/week)
The person in this role frequently communicates and must be able to exchange and convey information. Constantly (26 or more hrs/week)
Must be able to review information on paper or computer. Occasionally (up to 10 hrs/week)
Must be able to discern information from long distances. Frequently (10 to 24 hrs/week)
Must be able to detect or distinguish flavor or smells. Not Applicable

Demand Weight Frequency
Must be able to carry/move equipment 10 lbs or less Frequent
Must be able to carry/move equipment 11-20 lbs Frequent
Must be able to carry/move equipment 21-50 lbs Frequent
Must be able to carry/move equipment 51-100 lbs Occasionally
Must be able to carry/move equipment Over 100 lbs Occasionally

Work Environment

Works in outdoor settings exposed to weather conditions.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.