LIFTS bus drivers are at the heart of delivering reliable and safe transportation services to the Linn County community! Join our team and be a part of the mission to improve our customer's independence, autonomy, and health & wellbeing.

Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 100% County paid basic life insurance
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training & professional development opportunities

Hourly Wage:
New Hire: $22.09 · 90 days: $23.17 · 1 year: $24.38 · 2 years: $25.71 · 3 years: $27.14

About LIFTS Bus Driver:
Performs work of routine difficulty in operating a van or bus for the purpose of transporting elderly, people with disabilities, and other passengers. Assists passengers on and off the vehicles.

• Drives a van or bus on a demand activated or regular route transit system.
• Assists passengers in boarding and leaving vehicles, including pushing passengers of all sizes using wheelchairs and semi-ambulatory passengers’ door-to-door.
• Performs servicing and minor repairs of automotive equipment.
• Assists passengers with transporting personal possessions such as packages or groceries.
• Secures passengers using wheel chairs and operates wheelchair lift.
• Maintains two-way radio communication with Dispatch Office.
• Collects and records fares.
• Records ridership and vehicle maintenance condition, including fuel and lubricants used.
• Assists in area evacuations, under Emergency Management command.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year of experience in paid driving, customer service, or human services. Experience driving trucks/vans/buses strongly preferred.
  

Special Requirements:
Valid State of Iowa Commercial Driver's License Class C with air brake and passenger endorsements required within six (6) months of hire or transfer into the position. Completion of the following training courses required within one (1) year of employment: First Aid, CPR, National Safety Driving Council Defensive Driving, Passenger Assistance Techniques, Fire Extinguishers, Behavior Management, and Civil Defense Procedures.
Shift 1:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Shift 2:
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Read full description here: LIFTS Bus Driver Job Description