Bus Driver - Free CDL Class B License
About The Position
This position is responsible for attending trainings, driving under supervision, and actively learning during the CDL-B ELDT course. Trainees will attain a permit and license with endorsements to comply with DMV Article 19-A, Federal Transit Authority, and Dept. of Transportation regulations, as well as agency policies and procedures. The role involves training to obtain a CDL License with appropriate endorsements, learning all requirements for compliance to 19-A regulations, and practicing safe driving techniques adhering to all driving rules and regulations. The driver will also attend bus driver meetings, agency trainings, and/or workshops as scheduled. Daily responsibilities include removing trash from the vehicle, cleaning the bus, performing a "walk through" on the vehicle after passengers disembark to ensure no passengers or belongings remain, and reporting any incidents or concerns during transport. Accurate reporting, including daily vehicle and grant reports, is required. The driver must adhere to all procedures in the Bus Drivers' Procedure Handbook and ensure all passengers are seated and wearing seat belts prior to transporting.
Requirements
- Possess a clean driver’s license.
- Three-years of work experience preferred.
- Sign an 18-month work commitment as a bus driver (failure to work 18 months will result in prorated repayment).
- Authorized to work in the United States.
- Ability to Use Computers and Tablets.
Nice To Haves
- Three-years of work experience
Responsibilities
- Train to obtain CDL License with appropriate endorsements to comply with DMV/DOT Law.
- Learn all requirements for compliance to 19-A regulations.
- Practice safe driving techniques adhering to all driving rules and regulations as set forth under DMV and DOT regulations.
- Attend bus driver meetings, agency trainings, and/or workshops as scheduled.
- Remove trash from vehicle on a daily basis and dispose of trash in garage receptacle, as well as clean the bus.
- Perform a "walk through" on vehicle immediately after all passengers disembark to establish neither passengers nor personal belongings remain on vehicle.
- Report any incidents or concerns which occur during transport according to agency policy and procedures.
- Maintain accurate reporting per department policy.
- Complete daily vehicle reports and grant reports on a daily basis using assigned equipment.
- Adhere to all procedures as stated in the Bus Drivers' Procedure Handbook.
- Determine that all passengers are seated and wearing seat belts prior to transporting.
Benefits
- Tuition assistance and training
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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