Possession of a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B with Passenger Endorsement, or the ability to obtain one by date of hire; and to maintain a current and valid CDL while employed by Wood County.
Possession of a safe driving record and the ability to maintain one while employed by Wood County.
Knowledge of Federal CDL guidelines, Wisconsin State Traffic Laws, and of basic defensive driving techniques.
Ability and skill to operate a commercial vehicle safely, regardless of environmental conditions present.
Participate in and successfully pass Federal Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing program.
Basic, everyday living skills are needed, as is the ability to understand and follow oral and written directions (follow basic route information, cooperative, dependable, punctual, and maintain confidentiality).
Must possess excellent customer service (the treatment of older and disabled persons, as well as other general public and staff members).
Ability to read, spell, write legibly, and make basic mathematical calculations (mileage, gas, and ridership records).
Ability to perform necessary maintenance and cleaning of the vehicle.
Ability to send and receive verbal communication on a 2-way radio system; also to maintain the full function and operation of a 2-way radio system.