Job Description
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.
Job Tags
Daily paid, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours,