About the role
Spring Dell Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer promoting a drug-free, smoke-free workplace that does not honor medical marijuana.
Relief Bus Driver
Hourly Salary: $20.84
Job Type: Relief or Part Time
Hours per pay period: Varies
Location: Charles County, MD
Job Description:
Ability to operate assigned route(s) independently on a relief or part time 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. * 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