Bus Driver with Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - Part Time

Hammond School•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Hammond School is an independent pre-kindergarten through 12th grade school located in Columbia, SC. A Hammond School Bus Driver interacts with students as well as employees and serves as their trusted transportation to and from athletic events, field trips, and other school activities. Overnight travel as well as weekend work may be required depending on the transportation assignments. Essential Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to: Transport students, employees, and other passengers to and from events Obey all traffic laws Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times Ensure the safety of all passengers Assist with loading and unloading of bus as needed Perform inspections of the bus before and after each trip Attend safety meetings as required Maintain acceptable driving record and commercial drivers license Submit to random alcohol and drug testing Meet all physical, mental, and moral requirements

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required
Valid South Carolina driver's license
Valid South Carolina Class B or Clas C CDL license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
At least 18-years old to drive in SC
At least 21-years old to drive out of state
Must undergo and pass a criminal background check
Clean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five years
Ability to carry out assigned route safely and on time
Department of Transportation physical

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Transport students, employees, and other passengers to and from events
Obey all traffic laws
Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times
Ensure the safety of all passengers
Assist with loading and unloading of bus as needed
Perform inspections of the bus before and after each trip
Attend safety meetings as required
Maintain acceptable driving record and commercial drivers license
Submit to random alcohol and drug testing
Meet all physical, mental, and moral requirements

Benefits

Guaranteed stipends based on the type of trip and distance
$100 Sign On Bonus to be paid upon completion of 90-day probation period
CDL Driver-Performance Bonus - Upon completion of the 90-day probation period, drivers with perfect attendance and no at-fault accidents can earn an additional $100 stipend each month, assuming at least two routes are completed within the month.
Longevity Retention Incentive - Hammond offers annual anniversary driver incentive bonuses. After completing 12 months of employment as a Bus Driver with Hammond and on each annual anniversary thereafter, drivers with perfect attendance, no at-fault accidents and / or traffic citations, an active CDL license, and not declining a shift more than 3 times in a calendar year are eligible for annual bonuses as outlined below.
0 - 3 years of experience: $500
4 - 7 years of experience: $750
8 - 10 years of experience: $1,000
11 - 15 years of experience: $1,250
16- 20 years of experience: $1,500
20 plus years of experience: $2,000