• Relief Bus Driver

    Spring Dell Center, Inc. (La Plata, MD)


    Spring Dell Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer promoting a drug-free, smoke-free workplace.

     

    Relief Bus Driver

     

    Hourly Salary:  $20.23

     

    Job Type:  Relief

     

    Hours per pay period:  Varies

    Job Description:

    Ability to operate assigned route(s) independently on a relief basis. Relief being a on-call and or substitute position. Maintain a clean vehicle. Perform a pre-trip inspection. Transport wheelchair passengers – bending, kneeling, twisting involved and ability to pump lift manually. Identify and resolve problems. Must be able to evacuate bus if needed; by dragging or physically assisting passengers off the bus. Assist in getting vehicles to repair shops. Adhere to bus route and schedule – Able to drive a minimum of 3 hours without a break and drive a split shift.  Maintain a valid driver’s license.

    Duties include but not limited to:

    + Maintain a valid DOT card.

    + Transport wheelchairs.

    + Work independently.

    + Complete all paperwork.

    + Drive a split shift.

    + Responsible for learning route(s) and being able to drive independently.

    + Get the supervisor’s approval for a temporary change to vehicle stops, times and locations.

    + Notify Spring Dell Center or supervisor if a route is more than 15 minutes behind schedule.

    + Never leave an individual at drop off location unsupervised, unless authorized to do so.

    + Give passengers your name and phone numbers, and that of your sub-driver.

    + Drive established a route to transport passengers with developmental disabilities ensuring the safety of all passengers and obeying all traffic.

    + Operate vehicle in a safe and legal manner according to Maryland State laws or whatever state you may be in, driving.

    + Report to your supervisor or the Director of Transportation, within 1 business day, any traffic violations you receive.  (Failure to disclose could be cause for termination).

    + Responsible for safety on the vehicle; passengers seat belted in, wheelchairs secured properly (with brakes, tie-downs, and lap belts).

    + Maintaining and completing correct forms in paperwork folders (Passenger Fact Sheets and Photos, Pre-trip, Mileage, Fuel, Accident, Work Orders, Incident and Injury reports).

    + Responsible for notifying the supervisor or any malfunction immediately in writing and deliver the vehicle for service as directed.

    + Responsible for checking and maintaining the contents of the first aid kit, triangle box, and emergency bag.

    + Obtain fuel for the vehicle at Charles County Public Facilities, unless otherwise directed.

    + In case of an accident or an emergency situation, report by phone as soon as possible to SDC.

    Minimum Requirements:

    + Applicants must have a clean driving record and a minimum three years experience in a commercial capacity.

    + High School Diploma or GED

    + Ability to perform physical activities such as pushing, pulling and lifting

    + Minimum of 2 years of driving experience

    + Valid US Driver's license with (2 or less) points on driving record

    + Basic Computer Skills

     

    Benefits and Perks

     

    + Paid Training

    + Paid Travel Expenses

    + Paid Holidays

    + Health Insurance

    + 403b Retirement Plan

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Free up to $10,000 Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment

    + Direct Deposit

    + Annual Leave

    + Sick Leave

    + Military Leave

    + Jury Duty Leave

    + Bereavement Leave

     

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