MCTS Driver

VACANCY NUMBER 26-048 

HIRING RANGE $31,848 - $38,712 

OPENING DATE May 15, 2026 

CLOSING DATE May 29, 2026 

TO APPLY Please submit your application online at www.moorecountync.gov

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES 

This position is responsible for the operation of various Moore County Transportation Services (MCTS) vehicles and for the safe and orderly transportation of passengers to and from their destinations. Work includes: inspects the vehicle daily prior to beginning route (pre-trip) and after route (post-trip), follows a prescribed checklist in reviewing the vehicle's operational and safety features, records all repair needs/problems on checklist and reports findings requiring immediate attention to office, completes Daily Vehicle Inspection form (DVI) and checks all fluids and maintains proper level, washes and cleans vehicle inside and outside as required, maintains accurate daily trip logs and provides necessary data for MCTS accounting system as required, completes all records daily and follows reporting procedures as required, maintains regular contact by radio with dispatcher (or phone, if radio system is out), uses correct FCC procedures and observes radio courtesy, observes all traffic laws, including those related to public transportation, ensures that all passengers wear seat belts and follow safety regulations, will perform other related duties as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS 

• Ability to accept and follow instructions with minimal supervision 

• Ability to be courteous, dependable, and be able to relate to people of all ages and economic and ethnic backgrounds 

• Ability to use sound judgment in following dispatch instructions, being able to recognize, create, and follow logical sequences for pickup and drop-off of passengers in the most efficient manner 

• Ability to professionally interact through verbal and/or written means with riders, co-workers, supervisors, other agency personnel and the general public 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, associates, and the general public 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution and five (5) years of driving experience 

• Must be at least 21 years of age Preference: experience working with individuals with disabilities 

LICENSE AND CERTIFATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C North Carolina Driver’s License. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

***This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug screenings. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Must be able to perform all duties associated with operating an MCTS vehicle and be physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and negligible amount of force constantly to move objects; work requires sitting, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operations of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and atmospheric conditions. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment. 

BENEFITS 

• Health Benefits including medical, dental, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts 

• Life Insurance, Retirement, and Investment Plans including membership in the NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System, NC 401(k) 

• Voluntary Insurance Programs such as short-term disability, accident, cancer, etc. 

• Holiday, Annual, and Sick Leave for eligible employees 

The County of Moore is a drug-free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. 

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Moore County will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States. 

All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a background check, pre-employment drug test, and post offer physical. 

Moore County is an E-Verify Participant