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The City of Peoria strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long-term careers.

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Peoria's Public Works department has an excellent opportunity for a driver with a commercial driver's license in their transit division. The purpose of this position is to provide transportation services to citizens. This is accomplished by safely and efficiently operating transit vehicles. Other duties may include completing related tasks as assigned.

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The ideal candidate for this position:

• A safety minded person, who provides safe and efficient vehicle operations for transporting passengers.
• A people person, who assists passengers, including seniors and disabled, in boarding and exiting the vehicle as well as securing mobility devices (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.) in the vehicle.
• Able to provide general information to public regarding Dial-A-Ride services.
• An excellent communicator with attention to detail.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

In addition to offering a competitive salary, Peoria offers competitive compensation and benefit package to eligible employee groups.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently ranked as the #1 place to live in Arizona by Money Magazine, and in the top 50 happiest places to live in the country, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives, and culture of Peoria.

Join our growing team and become a part of the buzz that is Peoria! If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

We are:

P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable

Application Process:

A standard twelve-month probationary period must be served. However, it may be extended depending on incumbent performance. Applications will be accepted for current vacancies only until closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received.

DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. OPORTUNIDAD DE EMPLEO CON DERECHOS IGUALES

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: High school graduation or equivalency
• Experience: 1-2 years experience of related experience
• Physical Demands: Work requires moderate physical exertion. Forces exerted are equivalent to lifting between 10 and 25 pounds.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Arizona Class "C" Driver's License (with Passenger Endorsement) upon hire