Department of Aging
Full Time Omnibus Operator – 2 positions
Starting Salary: $32,277

Duties: Reports to the CATS (Cumberland Area Transit System) Director; drives motor vehicles with passenger capacity of at least six persons; transports riders via assigned and established routes or to special activities and  events at various destinations; cleans vehicle interior and makes recommendations for engine and other repairs; performs and documents regular safety checks on vehicles; assists passengers on and off vehicles; reports any unusual circumstances to supervisor; maintains order and discipline among passengers; provides aide and/or helper services for riders needing special assistance; demonstrates full understanding of safe driving and accident reporting procedures; secures client contributions in accordance with policy; and performs related duties as required. 

Requirements: Possession of a valid New Jersey CDL with passenger endorsement. Physical ability to assist clients on and off vehicles, including wheelchair passengers. Ability to follow oral and written directions. Ability to analyze problems regarding operations and daily schedule of vehicles. Ability to draft required reports and keep necessary records.  Ability to drive vehicles in a skilled and safe manner.

Hours: 35 hours per week. 

Note: Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness screening, driving history reviews. Position is subject to on-going periodic and random substance abuse testing. 

The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing). Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.