Relief Bus Driver

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 

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

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