Salary : $44,179.20 Annually Location : Linn County LIFTS, IA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2025-00034 Department: L.I.F.T.S. Division: L.I.F.T.S. - 0115A Opening Date: 04/18/2025 FLSA: Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit: MT Description 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: $21.24/$22.09 • 90 days: $23.17 • 1 year: $24.38 • 2 years: $25.71 • 3 years: $27.14 *Wages effective 7/1/25 About LIFTS 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. Essential Functions 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. Minimum Qualifications & Requirements 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 Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Read full description here: Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives. For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, click 01 Do you have a Class C CDL with air brake and passenger endorsements? Yes No 02 Do you have experience working with persons with disabilities and/or elderly people? Yes No 03 If yes, please explain. If not, please list N/A. Required Question