CDL Bus Driver (Danville)

The Blood Connection•Danville, VA

152d

About The Position

The CDL Bus Driver / Bus Deployment Driver transports and deploys bloodmobiles and mobile collection vehicles to support mobile blood drive operations. The role focuses on vehicle movement, logistics support, and operational readiness—not donor-facing collection functions. Drivers are generally not expected to remain onsite during blood drive operating hours unless directed by management. The driver stages, supplies, fuels, and returns vehicles according to operational standards, completing scheduled morning deployments and afternoon pickups within a two-bus daily operating model. Schedules may involve multiple morning deployments or afternoon returns, or split AM/PM assignments with a return to the garage and clock-out between assignments. The position also includes checking and securing supplies and equipment, conducting vehicle inspections, reporting maintenance concerns, handling blood coolers and products according to procedures, and completing required documentation. Drivers may need to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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 buses at blood drive locations, park according to site instructions and Trip/Drive Sheets, connect shore power, and deploy stairs when applicable.
Return vehicles safely and efficiently to assigned garages or mobile depots.
Verify assigned supply carts and pods are loaded and that required supplies are present before deployment.
Ensure refrigerators are stocked with beverages and backup drinks, and 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 and verify DEF fluid levels are adequate.
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.
Wear gloves and follow safety procedures when handling blood products.
Follow the two-bus daily operating model and, for split AM/PM schedules, return to the garage after AM deployment, clock out, and return later for PM pickup assignments.