CDL - Trainee in Yonkers, New York at Liberty Lines Transit, Inc.
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Job Description
Liberty Lines is a privately owned transportation company. We strive for an environment in which all employees can reach their full potential as efficient and effective members of a team and where the Company will reach its full potential as an efficient organization and valued community resource.
Position Overview:
CDL Trainees will learn to utilize safe driving techniques and defensive driving skills while obeying local, state, and federal transit regulations as well as observing all vehicle and traffic laws.
General Responsibilities:
- Adheres to all local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
- Responsible for the utilization of safe driving always to reduce and eliminate accidents.
- Ensures proper pick up and drop off passengers at designated bus stops.
- Responsible for informing the Company in regarding on the road occurrences within a timely manner.
- Responsible for proper documentation of faulty equipment during the utilization of assigned vehicle.
Position Qualifications:
- Required a minimum High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Must have and maintain an excellent driving record and a Commercial Driver Permit class A or B.
- Must have 5 years of driving experience.
- Must be able to pass a DOT physical examination.
- Must be able to safely operate a bus in all weather conditions, including snow, rain, sleet, and wind.
- Must be able to successfully complete the Commercial Driver License (CDL) Training Program.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
- Ability to climb stairs, reaches above shoulder level, walk extended distance, stand, kneel, sit in a sedentary position for an undefined amount of time.
- Ability to work in an environment with dust, fumes, exhaust, various noise levels, various temperatures, indoor and outdoor weather conditions for an undefined amount of time.
- Ability to comprehend, read, write, and converse in English.
- Ability to bend, lift, push and pull, up to 30 lbs. without assistance.
- Ability to use all bus operating equipment.
Please note the above statements are intended to summarize the general nature of activities, duties or responsibilities performed. They are not intended to be inclusive or binding of all activities, duties, or responsibilities, as these may change at any time with or without notice.
Liberty Lines Transit, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, alienage or citizenship status, marital or partnership status, military or veteran status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation, prior record of arrest or conviction, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense, or stalking, gender identity, and unemployment status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Liberty Lines complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Liberty Lines also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.