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CDL Shuttle Driver – Join Our Professional Transportation Team

Serving Duval, Clay, St. Johns, and Nassau Counties

As a CDL Shuttle Driver, you’ll be responsible for the safe, reliable, and timely transportation of passengers along assigned routes. You'll operate company vehicles across multiple counties, following scheduled routes and ensuring a high standard of customer service and safety. This position may involve varied duties depending on the route, vehicle type, and passenger needs.

Key Responsibilities of a CDL Shuttle Driver:

• Operate shuttle buses safely and in compliance with all traffic laws, DOT regulations, and company policies
• Maintain a professional, courteous attitude when assisting passengers and providing information about routes, fares, and schedules
• Adhere to assigned time schedules and route instructions
• Assist passengers with disabilities, including operating lifts and securing wheelchairs
• Ensure valid fare collection and report fare discrepancies
• Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections
• Report incidents, accidents, or mechanical issues promptly and accurately
• Maintain communication with dispatch, supervisors, and emergency personnel via radio

Compliance & Training:

• Follow all ADA requirements related to public transit services
• Complete all mandatory safety training and certifications
• Remain in compliance with company policies and FTA/DOT regulations

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 24 years of age
• Valid Florida CDL Class A, B, or C with Passenger endorsement
• Clean driving record (no more than 2 violations in 5 years, or 3 years of clean driving)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior commercial or transit driving experience
• Familiarity with Florida traffic laws and local roadways

Skills & Abilities:

• Effective verbal and written communication in English
• Ability to operate wheelchair lifts, emergency exits, and bus safety equipment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making in urgent or passenger-related situations
• Knowledge of public transit rules or willingness to learn
• Friendly, dependable, and safety-conscious

Work Conditions:

• Flexible schedule, including split shifts and varying days off
• Exposure to all weather conditions and driving environments
• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform physical tasks like lifting up to 25 lbs, bending, squatting, and operating vehicle features

Important Safety Information:

• This is a Safety-Sensitive position subject to Florida DOT and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) guidelines
• WHC adheres to all FTA/DOT safety and drug-testing regulations

This description outlines the general nature of the role and may not include all tasks or responsibilities. All WHC positions are considered at-will employment.

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