Relief Bus Driver

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

Hours per pay period: Varies

Location: Charles County, MD

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

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