CDL Passenger Bus Driver

Homewood Living Frederick • Frederick, MD

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About The Position

The CDL Bus Driver at Homewood Retirement Community transports residents to and from medical appointments, daily activities, and recreational activities, individually and in groups. The role includes assisting residents into and out of the vehicle and helping with bags and other personal items. The driver operates in all types of weather and in rural or residential areas.

The driver maintains confidentiality regarding residents, their conditions and families, and personnel matters; follows corporate and departmental policies, procedures, standards, and practices; operates vehicles safely; promptly reports suspected mechanical problems to the Transportation Supervisor; keeps accurate trip and/or inspection reports; and fuels vehicles after use. Drivers operating the 23-passenger bus or larger must maintain a CDL license.

This is a PRN position. The physical requirements include sitting for extended periods and repeatedly bending and lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds throughout a shift.

Requirements

• Maintain a CDL license when responsible for driving a 23-passenger bus or larger.
• Be able to drive a van or bus in rural or urban areas.
• Drive the van or bus in a way that makes residents feel safe.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect.
• Be able to sit for long periods.
• Be able to bend and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds several times throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents to and from medical appointments, daily activities, and recreational activities, individually and in groups.
• Assist residents into and out of vehicles and help with bags and other personal items.
• Drive in all types of weather conditions and in rural or residential areas.
• Keep information about residents, their conditions and families, and personnel matters confidential.
• Comply with established corporate and departmental policies and procedures, and maintain established standards and practices.
• Operate all vehicles safely.
• Promptly report suspected mechanical problems to the Transportation Supervisor.
• Maintain an accurate trip and/or inspection report for each trip.
• Fuel vehicles after use.

Benefits

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed