CDL Bus Driver (Full-Time)

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can combine your driving experience and customer service skills, while making a difference in your community? COAST is seeking full-time CDL Bus Drivers to join our team!

CDL Bus Drivers operate public buses along fixed routes and transport passengers all over Seacoast New Hampshire.

Candidates must possess a valid class A or B CDL with no air brake restriction. COAST will assist eligible hires to obtain their Passenger Endorsement, if needed. Candidates must have (or be able to obtain) a DOT Medical Certificate.

Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and are subject to drug testing, including random drug screens, in accordance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Drug and Alcohol regulations.

Starting Pay: $25.20/hour

Positions Available: 1

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Full-Time Benefits

Excellent Medical & Dental Insurance
Vision Benefit
Prescription Drug Coverage
Basic Life Insurance
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Healthcare & Childcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Generous Paid Time Off (up to 25 days off in year one, with accrual rate increases each year of employment)
SIMPLE IRA with employer match
Annual Uniform Allowance
Employee Assistance Program
Free use of the COAST and Wildcat system for you and your loved ones
Workers' Compensation Coverage

Position Application Form

COAST is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at COAST. Employment with COAST is based upon merit, personal capabilities, and qualifications without regard to age, color, familiar status, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, mental disability, military status, national origin, physical disability, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Note to Applicant: Please advise HR if you need any type of special accommodation to complete this Application for Employment.

As a matter of policy, COAST checks both educational and employment references of all final candidates. For this reason, it is essential that all information be accurate and complete.

Do You Have the Qualifications Needed?

This position requires a valid Commercial Driver's License with a Passenger Endorsement and qualification for Air Brakes. If you do not have a Passenger Endorsement or qualifications for Air Brakes, COAST may help you receive them. This position also requires a valid DOT Medical Certificate.

Please check all that apply regarding to your driver's license

Operator License

CDL-A

CDL-B

CDL-C

Passenger Endorsement

Qualified for Air Brakes

This position requires a valid DOT Medical Certificate, though one is not required to apply. (COAST can help eligible hires to obtain a DOT Medical Certificate, if needed.) Do you have a valid DOT Medical Certificate?

Yes

General Information

First Name

Last Name

Street Address (Mailing Address)

Town/City (Mailing Address)

State (Mailing Address)

Zip Code (Mailing Address)

How long have you lived at your current residence?

Telephone

Email Address

Can you perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying, with or without a reasonable accommodation?

Yes

Are you at least 18 years old?

Yes

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

Yes

(Proof of identity and eligibility will be required upon employment)

Have you ever worked for COAST before?

Yes

If yes, when?

Have you ever applied with COAST before?

Yes

If yes, when?

COAST will not hire or continue to employ anyone who has:

A felony conviction in the last seven (7) years.
Any drug related convictions, including misdemeanors and DUIs, in the last ten (10) years.
Tested positive on any drug or alcohol test, whether for COAST or another employer.
Refused to take any drug or alcohol test required by United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) regulations or company policy, whether for COAST or another employer.
Any elder, child, domestic violence, or sexual-related abuse convictions.
A pattern of unsafe driving, as demonstrated by repeated traffic violations, collisions, and/or significant accumulation of points on their license. Due to the variety of possibilities in this category, what constitutes a pattern is determined at the discretion of COAST’s Chief Safety Officer.
Been previously terminated from COAST employment for a safety-related offense or major policy violation.

After reviewing these restrictions, are you still eligible for employment with COAST?

Yes

If you answered "no," please explain:

Driver's License - CDL

I understand that this position is subject to drug and alcohol testing under the US Department of Transportation requirements, 49 CFR Part 655. A negative pre-employment drug test result is required prior to hire.

Have you ever been denied a license, permit, or privilege to operate a motor vehicle?

Yes

Has any license, permit, or privilege been suspended or revoked?

Yes

Have you ever been disqualified subject to §391 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation?

Yes

Have you in the past two (2) years failed or refused a DOT-mandated pre-employment test?

Yes

Have you ever failed or refused to take a drug or alcohol test as required under US Department of Transportation requirements?

Yes

If the answer to any of these questions is 'Yes', please provide details

Driving Experience - CDL

Please list the states in which you have professionally operated a vehicle in the last five years

Driving Experience #1

Type of Equipment

Years of Experience

From

Driving Experience #2

Type of Equipment

Years of Experience

From

Driving Experience #3

Type of Equipment

Years of Experience

From

Please describe your most recent professional driving experience

List any special driving awards you have received

Safe Driving History

Have you been involved in any collisions (regardless of fault) in the last 3 years?

Yes

Date of Accident

Nature of Accident

Injuries

Fatalities

Yes

Date of Accident

Nature of Accident

Injuries

Fatalities

Yes

Date of Accident

Nature of Accident

Injuries

Fatalities

Yes

Other than parking violations, please list all traffic convictions and forfeitures for the past 3 years

Education

Highest Level Completed

Employment History - CDL

Please list your last three jobs, starting with your current or most recent position. Be sure to complete all questions for each job. If you have worked more than three jobs in the last 10 years, please attach a resume or job history at the end of this application. You must list all employment for the previous 10 years, including jobs held while in school or in the military.

Have you been employed in the previous 10 years?

Yes

Job 1 Information

Name of Employer

Job Title

Employer's Street Address

Town/City, State, Zip

Employed From (Month & Year) - To (Month & Year)

Supervisor’s Name, Title and Phone Number

May we contact this employer?

Yes

Did this position require the use of your CDL?

Yes

Did this position involve driving as an essential part of your job duties?

Yes

Did this position involve customer service as an essential part of your job duties?

Yes

Describe the work performed

Reason for leaving

Job 2 Information

Name of Employer

Job Title

Employer's Street Address

Town/City, State, Zip

Employed From (Month & Year) - To (Month & Year)

Supervisor’s Name, Title and Phone Number

May we contact this employer?

Yes

Did this position require the use of your CDL?

Yes

Did this position involve driving as an essential part of your job duties?

Yes

Did this position involve customer service as an essential part of your job duties?

Yes

Describe the work performed

Reason for leaving

Job 3 Information

Name of Employer

Job Title

Employer's Street Address

Town/City, State, Zip

Employed From (Month & Year) - To (Month & Year)

Supervisor’s Name, Title and Phone Number

May we contact this employer?

Yes

Did this position require the use of your CDL?

Yes

Did this position involve driving as an essential part of your job duties?

Yes

Did this position involve customer service as an essential part of your job duties?

Yes

Describe the work performed

Reason for leaving

Summary of Qualifications

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Employment at Will

I understand that this application for employment is not a contract for employment and that, if I am employed by COAST, my employment is “At Will.” This means that either COAST or I may terminate my employment with COAST at any time, for any reason or no reason, without cause or notice. I also understand that nothing in this application for employment shall constitute a guarantee of employment for a specific period. In addition, I understand that no representative of COAST other than its Executive Director has the authority to enter into any agreement for employment for any specified time or to make any agreement contrary to this understanding. Further, I understand that any agreement modifying my At Will employment status must be made in writing signed by COAST’s Executive Director.

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Applicant's Statement & Pre-Employment Inquiry Release

I understand that for my application to be considered, the following affirmation must be checked.

I certify the information provided in, or attached to, this application is complete, accurate, and up-to-date on the date specified below. I certify that I have the legal right to accept employment in this state, and that I will produce at, or before, the date of hire, proof of that right to accept employment. I further certify that there are no willful misrepresentations of the above statements and the answers to the questions in this application, and that I have made no omissions of material fact with respect to any of my answers to the questions presented. I understand that if an investigation should disclose such misrepresentations or omissions, my application may be rejected. Finally, I understand that if I should be employed at the time of such investigation and disclosure, my service may be immediately terminated. I understand that I will be required to sign an Authorization for a Background Check before I may begin employment in this or any other position.

By checking this box, you are certifying that you have read and agree to the above statement.

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COAST believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities and does not discriminate against its applicants or employees because of race, sex, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected group status. COAST is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.

To comply with these laws and regulations, COAST invites you to voluntarily self-identify your sex, race, and ethnicity. Submission of this information is voluntary and you do not have to provide this information if you prefer not to. Your decision to self-identify or decline will have no effect on your application or its consideration. The information provided on this form will be kept confidential and will only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, the data will not identify any specific individual.

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Note: This Application for Employment will be considered active for 90 calendar days, after which you must reapply for available positions.

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