Transit Driver/Dispatcher - Registry

City of Coolidge
Human Resources Department

Promoting a Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace

Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer

TRANSIT DRIVER/ DISPATCHER FT & PT - REGISTRY

Registry Notice: This registry is intended to collect applications for current and/or future
vacancies. This announcement may be closed once a sufficient number of qualified applicants
have applied.

GRANT FUNDED POSITION: Under general supervision, operates and dispatches City of
Coolidge’s Transit vehicles; performs vehicle inspections and other transit related dispatch
activities.

Full-Time, FLSA Non-exempt position Recruitment #: CT26-001

Salary: $35,954 - $53,932 annually

Opening Date: 03/09/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• High School Diploma or G.E.D., and two (2) years transit driver/dispatch experience, or

an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

• A valid Arizona Commercial Driver’s License Class B with Passenger Endorsement

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operates City transit vehicles to transport members of the public throughout the community;
Maintains compliance with departmental policies, procedures, traffic laws, and safety
regulations governing the transport of passengers; Conducts pre-trip vehicle inspections;
Immediately reports vehicle problems to mechanic; Cleans and maintains assigned transit
vehicle; sweeps /mops vehicle floors, cleans vehicle seats, walls, windows, driver area, and
wheelchair lift; Follows and maintains transit route schedule; Promptly responds to radio
dispatch instructions to pick up and drop off passengers; Operates wheel chair lifts and
provides assistance to disabled passengers; collects transit fares from passengers; Records
fares received; balances daily transit log. Dispatches vehicles and performs a variety of other

transit related dispatch functions. Answers incoming calls and provides the public with
information regarding City transit services and route schedules.

APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered, please submit a completed application to Human Resources online at
www.coolidgeaz.com/jobs or drop off at City Hall, 130 W. Central Avenue, Coolidge, AZ 85128.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please be sure to carefully read the job
announcement and city application for important information about the minimum qualifications,
job responsibilities, and application instructions. For more questions, contact the Human
Resources Department at (520) 723-6060.

• Medical: Blue Cross Blue Shield

• PPO

• HSA

• 100% Employee

Coverage

• 70% Dependent

Coverage

• Dental: Blue Cross Blue Shield

• 100% Employee

Coverage

• 70% Dependent

Coverage

• Vision: Principal

• AFLAC Supplemental Policies

• Globe Life Supplemental Policies

• Health Care & Dependent Care

FSA

• Telemedicine

• Employee Assistant Program

• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance

• 457 Deferred Compensation

Plans: MissionSquare &

Nationwide

• LegalShield Benefits

• Retirement

• Arizona State Retirement

System (ASRS)

• Public Safety Personnel

Retirement System

(PSPRS)

• 11 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid

Personal Day

• Vacation & Sick Leave Balances

• Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifying Employer

FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE

BENEFITS

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PART-TIME EMPLOYEE

BENEFITS

- PT Sick Leave Balance