Transportation Driver - Benefited Part Time

Transportation Driver - Benefited Part Time

Salary

$20.30 - $30.45 Hourly

Location

Monroe, NC

Job Type

Part-Time Regular

Job Number

04479

Department

Transportation

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

10/19/2026 11:00 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Statement

The Driver BPT, under general supervision, performs driving duties for the Transportation division. Driving responsibilities will include picking up citizens and transporting them to human services organizations and other destinations; maintaining daily records of passenger volume, number of stops, mileage, and vehicle maintenance.

As part of the recruitment process for this position, an online skills assessment is required to test the abilities needed to fulfill the essential functions of this job. After completing the application, please copy and paste the following link to complete the assessment:

https://www.ondemandassessment.com/link/index/JB-P0644TWCE?u=86102

Please Note: Any candidates (internal or external) not taking the required tests as part of the application process will not be considered. Internal candidates that have taken the required tests within the past 30 days will not need to retake the tests. A CDL is not required for this position.

Essential Functions

Completes training and development classes as provided by the Director/Supervisor/Safety Officer.

Organizes schedule to ensure passengers reach destinations at appointed times.

Calls passengers with proposed pick up times for early morning appointments.

Transports passenger safely and proficiently in all Transportation vehicles.

Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of transport vehicles for mechanical and/or safety issues.

Maintains a clean vehicle at all times.

Provides accurate information about the County to the public and courteously answer questions.

Resolves transit related passenger concerns and practice defensive driving habits.

Adheres to tight time schedules under varying weather and traffic conditions and still operate the transport vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.

Interacts with the general public and all Union County Transportation passengers in a professional and courteous manner, regardless of the actions of the passengers.

Assists in the boarding and alighting passengers with disabilities including the use of four point securing of wheel chairs and scooters and affixing of shoulder and lap belts.

Operates technological devices such as GPS, smart tablets, and computers for data entry.

Maintains knowledge of and strict adherence to all Union County Transportation operating rules, policies, regulations, and passenger guidelines.

Stays abreast of the terminology used within the department.

Completes accident and incident reports accurately and legibly, as required.

Conduct radio communications with other Union County Transportation vehicles and dispatch clearly.

Communicates with the dispatcher throughout the day concerning cancellations and variances in daily planned route.

Must be flexible and dependable.

Maintains effective working relationships with others.

Performs all other duties as may be required to meet organizational needs.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED), and six (6) months of experience in public driving, chauffeuring, and/or scheduling; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to maintain a safe driving history as defined by the Union County Vehicle Use Policy.

Special Requirements:

Maintains a clean and neat appearance at all times.

Works outside of regularly scheduled hours for special events or training as required.

This position may be subject to a fingerprint background check. Per NC General Statute 153A-94.2(b), applicants for a position of employment required to work with children in any capacity will be required to electronically submit fingerprints to the NC State Bureau of Investigation for a state and national criminal history record.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be physically able to operate a conversion van/LTV, mini-van w/ramp, and/or handicapped vans/LTV with automated lifts, two-way radio, computer, telephone, etc. Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds of force frequently, and negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. This job is rated as Light Work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the need to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

INSURANCE PROGRAMS

HEALTH INSURANCE

All part-time employees budgeted to work 30 hours or more per week and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period. Preventative Care Coverage Prescription Coverage

Health & Wellness Center available exclusively to Union County employees, spouses and dependents covered under the health plan.

DENTAL INSURANCE

All part-time employees budgeted to work 30 hours or more per week and their eligible dependents can participate on the first day of the first full month of employment. You must sign up for coverage within your first 30 days of employment or wait until the annual enrollment period.

LIFE INSURANCE

Basic Term life Insurance in the amount of one times the annual salary is provided for all full-time and regular part-time employees. Additional coverage for Life Insurance (Accident, Cancer, Long Term and Short Term) is available for purchase through payroll deduction for the employee and eligible dependents.

FINANCIAL PROGRAMS

RETIREMENT

Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees Retirement System is a requirement for all full-time and regular part-time employees. Employees contribute six percent (6%) of their annual compensation before it is taxed. If you leave County service before retirement, you may withdraw your retirement contributions or elect to freeze your contributions in anticipation of future local government employment. If you have five (5) years of service, you are 100% vested in the NCLGERS.

NC401(k)

The NC401(k) supplemental retirement program is available to full-time and regular part-time employees. The County establishes this 401(k) account for each eligible employee and makes a five percent (5%) contribution based on biweekly earnings. Employees may elect to make voluntary contributions through payroll deduction.

457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The 457 Deferred Compensation program is available to all employees through payroll deduction. Deferred compensation is a voluntary investment plan to supplement retirement income and to defer taxable income.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

Options are available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees who wish to use pre-tax dollars for eligible medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, and daycare expenses. The Flex Debit Card program gives you instant access to your account funds.

Health Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible health care expenses.

Dependent Care Spending Account -- Section 125 of the IRS Code allows yearly voluntary enrollment to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible dependent care expenses.

DIRECT DEPOSIT

Deposit of your paycheck will be made to checking or savings accounts in a bank of your choice.

TRUIST

No Overdraft Fees

$100 Negative Balance Buffer

Online and Mobile Banking with Bill Pay

LEAVE PROGRAMS

VACATION LEAVE

Vacation leave is accrued based on creditable years of service in the Local Government Employees Retirement System.

SICK LEAVE

For full-time County employees, sick leave accrues at eight (8.0) hours per month. Regular part-time employees accrue prorated sick leave based on a percentage of the full-time rate. Your unused sick leave balance can be applied as creditable service toward a service retirement under the guidelines of the NCLGERS.

SICK LEAVE TRANSFER FROM OTHER AGENCIES

Unused sick leave earned from another North Carolina Governmental Agency and/or entity, will be accepted and transferred to the County as follows: twelve (12) sick leave days will be transferred and added to the employees active sick leave balance after completion of six (6) months of employment. The remaining balance of sick leave documented for transfer at the time of employment will be recorded in the employees permanent personnel file. On the fifth anniversary of employment with the County, the remaining balance of transferred sick leave will be added to the employees active sick leave balance.

HOLIDAYS

There are 12 County recognized holidays per year with one Floating Holiday.

MILITARY LEAVE

Annual Training - 10 paid workdays granted.

Active Duty - 20 paid workdays granted.

CIVIL LEAVE

Paid leave is provided to full-time or regular part-time County employees called for jury duty or as a witness of the court for the federal or state government, or a subdivision thereof.

FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

Federal law provides job protection and continuation of existing paid health insurance during 12 weeks of leave, paid or unpaid, to an eligible employee for qualifying events. These events can include birth or adoption, and serious illness of an immediate family member, or of the employee.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

Educational Leave is available to regular full-time and regular part-time employees when participating in a job-related, short course, such as an update, not to exceed ten (10) consecutive working days.

NATIONAL COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM

The National College Savings Program is open to all employees. The Program is designed to provide certain tax advantages, encourage and facilitate saving to pay the costs of attending eligible institutions.

OTHER PROGRAMS

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

The Employee Assistance Program is open to all employees and their dependents. It is a confidential service provided at no cost to the employees of the County. EAP provides certified counselors who administer assessment and brief therapy to employees who want help with a variety of personal and work-related issues such as stress, parenting concerns, grief, alcohol/drug use, family problems, financial concerns, and work-related problems.

AQUATIC AND FITNESS CENTER

We believe that staying healthy is more than just exercising regularly and eating well. Individual and family discount membership and monthly dues are available to full-time and regular part-time employees through payroll deduction.

01

Do you have a valid drivers license and clean driving record?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you tested positive or refused to test on a pre-employment test for a DOT covered employer within the last two years?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you grant Union County Transportation permission to contact any previous DOT employers you have worked for over the last two years to obtain your drug testing results and are you willing to sign a consent for release to allow us to obtain this information?

• Yes
• No

04

How much verifiable driving experience do you have relative to transporting (bus driving, city transport bus/van, cab, etc...)?

05

How much experience do you have with assisting passengers with getting in and out of vans (including pushing wheelchairs), securing wheelchairs and other mobility devices and other courtesies as necessary? Explain!

06

How would you rate your ability to drive passenger vans/buses?

• Novice
• Average
• Above Average
• Expert

07

How would you rate your ability with technology such as: two-way radio systems (walkie-talkie), technology (Computer Tablets, GPS)?

• Novice
• Average
• Above Average
• Expert

08

Have you completed the skills assessment? The link was provided in the job description. The link is also below for quick reference. If the assessment is not complete, then the application will not be considered for review. You will not receive the link at a later date. Please copy and paste, in order to complete after the application is submitted. https://www.ondemandassessment.com/link/index/JB-P0644TWCE?u=86102

• Yes, I understand the testing will need to be completed. If not completed, then my application will not be considered for the position. I plan to complete the testing.
• I do not plan to complete the assessment.

09

Have you participated in a USDOT-regulated drug screen and alcohol testing with a previous employer in the last two years?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Union County

Address 500 North Main Street, Suite 130

Monroe, North Carolina, 28112

Phone (704) 283-3818

Website http://www.unioncountync.gov