CDL Bus Driver (Savannah)

The Blood Connection•Savannah, GA

59d

About The Position

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

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 morning deployments and afternoon pickups.
Stage buses at blood drive locations according to operational standards; 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 supply carts and pods are appropriately loaded and confirm required supplies are present before deployment.
Ensure refrigerators are stocked with beverages and backup drinks, and verify that large sharps containers are present and not full before deployment.
Replace sharps containers and replenish drinks during afternoon returns as needed.
Secure equipment and supplies during transport.
Complete Fleetio pre-trip vehicle inspections and immediately report vehicle issues, maintenance concerns, or damage.
Refuel buses to full upon return, verify adequate DEF fluid levels, and maintain vehicle cleanliness and organization.
Handle blood coolers and blood products according to operational procedures and designated transfer procedures for each return location.
Complete required documentation accurately and promptly, and wear gloves and follow safety procedures when handling blood products.
For split AM/PM schedules, return to the garage after morning deployment, clock out after morning assignments, and return later for afternoon pickup assignments.