| Location | Marietta, GA |
Part-Time Transportation Trainer
Salary
$20.40 Hourly
Location
Senior Services Department Marietta, GA
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
05244
Department
Senior Services
Opening Date
10/19/2026
Closing Date
10/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code
105
Position Information
The purpose of this position is to work in conjunction with the Transportation Manager and Supervisor to educate and train Senior Services bus drivers on safety requirements and best practices targeted at decreasing accidents, as well as drive Senior Services buses and assist with routes.
Essential Functions
Assist with applicant driving course testing.
Provide training for new drivers including but not limited to: vehicle pre-trip and post-trip checks, behind-the-wheel instruction, and wheelchair lift operation.
Provide ongoing training for all team members as needed and retraining for drivers who have been absent for more than 30 days; provide post-accident training.
Assist Transportation Manager and Supervisor with responding to incidents/accidents, going to the accident site, driving the bus back to base or finishing the existing route.
Research tips and techniques to prevent accidents to share with all drivers and the management team. Report safety concerns and make recommendations for improvements to Transportation Manager and Supervisor.
Transport clients to and from scheduled activities and appointments, obey all traffic codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations; assist clients on and off bus; assist clients with mobility devices and or personal items; review routes and schedules and make changes as necessary; report changes in clients' health/behavior to Transportation Supervisor.
Operate equipment/ shuttle buses with lifts; must be able to use radio equipment and electronic devices to receive assignments; conduct daily vehicle safety inspections; maintain daily logs and safety equipment inventory; keep vehicles clean and fueled; report all maintenance and safety concerns to supervisor.
Attend training sessions as required to gain skills and knowledge for job performance, including but not limited to Defensive Driving, CPR, First Aid and other job-related trainings.
Assist with driving vehicles to Fleet Management for regular maintenance and service.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by a minimum of two years of experience driving 14 passenger shuttle buses or larger.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License (CDL license preferred).
Must possess or be able and willing to get CPR and First Aid certifications within 30 days of employment and maintain it for the duration of employment.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb Countys Employee Benefits page to learn more.
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I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the Educational History and Work History sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
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I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
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Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
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Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?
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Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
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If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
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How many years of experience do you have driving 14 passenger shuttle buses or larger?
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Please describe your experience driving 14 passenger shuttle buses or larger. Enter N/A if this does not apply.
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Do you have experience responding to accidents, safety incidents, or emergency situations in a transportation or customer service environment?
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Please describe your experience responding to accidents, safety incidents, or emergency situations in a transportation or customer service environment. Include any reporting, documentation, or communication responsibilities you handled. Enter N/A if not applicable.
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This position requires you to attend training sessions as required to gain skills and knowledge for job performance. including but not limited to Defensive Driving, CPR, First Aid and other job-related trainings. Do you agree to these terms?
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Do you currently possess CPR and First Aid certifications?
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Do you currently possess a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following requirements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check, a credit check, a physical exam, a drug screen and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms?
Required Question
Employer Cobb County Government
Address 100 Cherokee Street
Suite #200
Marietta, Georgia, 30090
Website http://www.cobbcounty.gov