MCTS Driver

VACANCY NUMBER 24-177
HIRING RANGE $14.50 – $17.62

OPENING DATE October 14, 2024
CLOSING DATE October 28, 2024

TO APPLY Please submit your application online at www.moorecountync.gov
QUESTIONS? Please call the Moore County Human Resources Office at (910) 947-6362.
OR You may also visit us at 302 Monroe Street Carthage, NC 28327.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
This position is responsible for the operation of various Moore County Transportation Services (MCTS) vehicles and for the safe and orderly transportation of passengers to and from their destinations. Work includes completion of daily inspection of vehicle, fueling, interior and exterior cleaning of vehicle, maintaining accurate trip records, assisting passengers as required receiving and accounting for fares (if applicable), radio communications, and any other related duties as assigned. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Moore County Transportation Services Director or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to accept and follow instructions with minimal supervision
Training will include CPR, first aid, substance abuse awareness, special needs assistance techniques, and driving skills
Must be courteous, dependable, and be able to relate to people of all ages, and economic and ethnic backgrounds
Uses sound judgement in following dispatch instructions, being able to recognize, create, and follow logical sequences for pickup and drop-off of passengers in the most efficient manner
Ability to professionally interact through verbal and/or written means with riders, co-workers, supervisors, other agency personnel, and the general public

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of driving experience
Must be at least 21 years of age
Preference will be given to applicants with professional driving experience

LICENSE AND CERTIFATION REQUIREMENTS
Must possess and maintain a valid Class C North Carolina Drivers License.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug screenings.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform all duties associated with operating an MCTS vehicle and be physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires sitting, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operations of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and atmospheric conditions.

The County of Moore is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Moore County will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.
All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a background check, pre-employment drug test, and post offer physical.
Moore County is an E-Verify Participant