CDL Bus Driver

The Blood Connection•Asheville, NC

About The Position

The CDL Driver / Bus Deployment Driver transports, deploys, stages, picks up, and returns bloodmobiles and mobile collection vehicles in support of mobile blood drive operations. The role focuses on vehicle movement, logistics support, and operational readiness of mobile collection assets. Drivers ensure buses are properly staged, supplied, fueled, and returned according to operational standards while maximizing productive driving time. This position does not perform donor-facing collection functions and should not remain onsite during blood drive operating hours unless specifically directed by management. The role operates within a two-bus daily model. Assignments may include deploying and returning two or three buses, or deploying one bus in the morning and returning another in the evening. Drivers on split AM/PM schedules return to the garage after morning deployment, clock out, and return later for evening pickup assignments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license and valid CDL driver's license, with no major infractions and dependable transportation.
Ability to operate large commercial vehicles safely.
Ability to lift and move supplies and equipment.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to follow written procedures and operational instructions.

Nice To Haves

One year of job-related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Transport bloodmobiles and mobile collection vehicles between garages, staging areas, and blood drive locations.
Deploy and/or return a minimum of two buses daily and complete scheduled AM deployment and PM pickup assignments.
Stage and park buses at blood drive locations according to operational standards, site instructions, and Trip/Drive Sheets.
Connect shore power and deploy stairs as applicable.
Return vehicles safely and efficiently to assigned garages or mobile depots.
Verify assigned supply carts and pods are loaded appropriately and all required supplies are present before deployment.
Ensure refrigerators are stocked with beverages and backup drinks; verify large sharps containers are present and not full before deployment.
Replace sharps containers and replenish drinks during the PM return process as needed.
Secure equipment and supplies during transport.
Complete Fleetio pre-trip vehicle inspections and promptly report vehicle issues, maintenance concerns, or damage.
Refuel buses to full upon return, verify DEF fluid levels are adequate, and maintain cleanliness and organization of assigned vehicles.
Handle blood coolers and blood products according to operational procedures and designated transfer procedures for each return location.
Complete required documentation accurately and on time, and wear gloves and follow safety procedures when handling blood products.
Follow scheduled assignments and, for split AM/PM schedules, return to the garage after AM deployment, clock out, and return later for PM pickup assignments.