Bus Driver

Eckerd Connects • Denison, IA

10d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver is responsible for supplying transportation services to students and performing general maintenance duties throughout the center. The Bus Driver transports students by bus and automobile to various vocational sites, medical centers, recreational activities, courts, etc. Inspects and reports on the mechanical condition of vehicles. Maintains accurate and complete trip reports of each use of any vehicle. When not performing the duties of the Shuttle Bus Driver will perform alarm and patrol duties in assigned areas to protect life and property against theft, misappropriation, vandalism, fire, flood, or similar disaster, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Valid State driver’s license and Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in the state of employment with Passenger endorsement and an acceptable driving record
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check
• Ability to obtain a bus driver's license
• This role is classified as safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug/alcohol testing consistent with state law and organizational policy.

Responsibilities

• Supplying transportation services to students
• Performing general maintenance duties throughout the center
• Transporting students by bus and automobile to various vocational sites, medical centers, recreational activities, courts, etc.
• Inspecting and reporting on the mechanical condition of vehicles
• Maintaining accurate and complete trip reports of each use of any vehicle
• Performing alarm and patrol duties in assigned areas to protect life and property against theft, misappropriation, vandalism, fire, flood, or similar disaster, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions when not performing shuttle bus driver duties

Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
• Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Workers Compensation
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED