About this role
Bus Driver
Southern Adventist University Transportation Department Bus Driver
Location: Transportation Department
Hours: Temporary, hourly
Job Summary: To transport students to and from the University and other sites within designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the student passengers while in a University vehicle. This job class is responsible for the safe operation of a University bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedules.
Typical Duties:
- Drives University vehicles within a prescribed route(s) in accordance with time schedules.
- Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily.
- Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary.
- Services buses with gas, diesel and oil; as needed.
- Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition on long trips.
- Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as it applies to the operation of passenger vehicles over 15 passengers.
- Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
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Must have a Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or B.
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Current Medical Certificate.
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Ability to pass a drug screen.
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Possession of a safe driving record.
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Pay based on experience.
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Knowledge of basic first aid practices, procedures and techniques.
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Ability to read and write at level necessary to successfully perform the required duties.
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Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner.
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Ability to drive a bus safely and efficiently.
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Ability to exercise good judgement and extreme caution while driving.
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Ability to maintain valid certification as a bus driver according to state regulations.
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Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties.
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Education: High school diploma and some college preferred.
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Experience: Previous driving of a bus or mini bus.
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Special Requirements: An expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a SDA church member in good and regular standing.
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Typical Physical Demands: Requires sitting for long periods of time, pulling, standing, lifting. May require lifting up to 50 lbs.
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Working Conditions: Willing to load and unload buses in hot or cold conditions.