<p>></p> <p>Only Open position is for Transit Driver III - Primary driving duties are for the Trolly system.</p> <p>Transit Driver II / III</p> <p>Public Works Department - MAPS Divisions</p> <p>Part-time and Full-time positions available.</p> <p>Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (including marijuana/THC) as a condition of employment with the City of Joplin.</p> <p>Primary Purpose</p> <p>Operates a public transit vehicle to transport passengers on specified routes or manifests. Makes pick-ups and drop-offs for riders, including many who may be elderly or disabled.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Education: High school diploma or GED required.</p> <p>Experience: Prior public or passenger transit driving experience, with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR), is required.</p> <p>Licenses and Certifications:</p> <p>For Transit Driver II: Possess and maintain a Class E Operator's License.</p> <p>For Transit Driver III: Possess and maintain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements.</p> <p>Salary & Benefits</p> <p>Starting at $16.240 per hour ($33,779 annually).</p> <p>The City provides health insurance for employees and their immediate family members. The City pays 100% of the premium for the employees and a portion of the premium for family coverage.</p> <p>Additional Benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>2 weeks of vacation accrual per year. </li><li>11 paid holidays per year + 3 paid "floating holidays" per year </li><li>Free life insurance to the employee, with supplemental options. </li><li>Dental insurance starting at $9.02/month with fully covered preventive services. </li><li>Vision insurance starting at $1.44/month. </li><li>Tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, Care Leave and sick leave buy-back programs. </li><li>Missouri LAGERS Retirement - employees do not pay into it; employee is fully vested after only 5 years of employment. </li><li>Access to 457 retirement plans with several benefits over traditional 401k plans. </li><li>Free library cards & gym access, fun employee events, and more! </li></ul> <p>Floating holiday accruals depend on employee's start date.</p> <p>Essential Job Functions</p> <p>1.Operates public transportation vehicles; provides loading and departure assistance to riders needing personal assistance due to wheeled mobility devices or other disabilities.</p> <p>2.Secures wheeled mobility devices in the vehicle with appropriate equipment and straps for safety after boarding and prior to rider departure.</p> <p>3.Follows daily computerized manifest of scheduled trips when operating vehicles.</p> <p>4.Inspects vehicles at the beginning and conclusion of shifts; cleans and sanitizes the interior of vehicles as needed.</p> <p>5.Accepts fares from riders; accounts for fares received in accordance with City policy.</p> <p>6.Communicates effectively with riders on the vehicle.</p> <p>7.Executes safety plan in accordance with MAPS policy; provides first-aid in an emergency.</p> <p>8.Contributes effectively to the Public Works Department, communicates effectively with co-workers, both within the department as well as outside the department. Maintains satisfactory attendance to ensure duties are performed without negatively impacting co-workers or delivery of service to the public.</p> <p>Apply Online</p> <p>https://www.joplinmo.org/FormCenter/Human-Resources-12/Online-Employment-Application-90</p>