CDL Bus Driver (Spartanburg)

The Blood Connection•Spartanburg, SC

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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 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 involve donor-facing collection functions, and drivers should not remain onsite during blood drive operating hours unless directed by management. The driver works within a two-bus daily operating model, completing scheduled morning deployments and afternoon pickups. Assignments may include deploying or returning multiple buses, or deploying one bus in the morning and returning another in the afternoon. Drivers on split AM/PM schedules return to the garage after morning deployment, clock out, and return later for afternoon 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 buses at blood drive locations, park according to site instructions and Trip/Drive Sheets, and connect shore power and deploy stairs as applicable.
Return vehicles safely and efficiently to assigned garages or mobile depots.
Verify supply carts and pods are loaded appropriately and 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 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 on time, wear gloves, and follow safety procedures when handling blood products.
Follow the two-bus operating model and scheduled AM/PM assignments, including split schedules when applicable.