Transit Operator (Full Time)

Transit Operator

The Transit Operator is responsible for safely operating county vehicles along designated routes, assisting passengers with boarding and exiting, maintaining accurate records of ridership and schedules, and ensuring vehicles are clean and well-maintained. Operators provide courteous, professional service while adhering to all safety regulations, traffic laws, and county policies. This position requires flexibility in scheduling and a commitment to supporting the transportation needs of the community.

Employee will work in coordination with departmental staff to assist those in the community with a transportation need. The primary areas of involvement are transporting clients to and from destinations such as medical appointments, pharmacies, grocery stores etc. Reports, logs and inspection sheets are filled out daily on the services provided each client.

Minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent Valid drivers license

How to Apply

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED

APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No additional information will be solicited by the McDowell County; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience.

McDowell County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the County to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, political affiliation or national origin. The County will interactively work with disabled applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations that will allow the individual to perform essential job functions.

McDowell County participates in E-Verify.

Applications are available:

on our website: - under "Job Opportunities"

McDowell County Administration Building: 25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752

Online at

in person at the County Administration building: 25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752

or by Mail to: McDowell County Human Resources 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752

or by email to:

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. We also offer up to 8 weeks of paid family leave to eligible employees.