Non-CDL Driver - Elizabethtown, PA

National Express•Elizabethtown, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit School Services is committed to getting students to school safely, on time, and ready to learn. We work tirelessly to provide peace of mind to the families and communities that trust us with their children each day. Safety is the foundation of everything we do, and we are committed to ensuring every student arrives at school safely and ready to make the most of their day. All applicants for a Non-CDL Driver position, including those who may already hold the appropriate license or endorsements, begin with us as a Driver in Training. We believe the best-trained drivers in the industry work for us because of the significant investment we make in training, development, and employee success. As a Driver in Training, you will receive instruction from our experienced staff to obtain any required driver endorsements, where applicable, and learn our company policies, procedures, and safety standards. Upon successful completion of the training program and all position requirements, you will be placed into a Non-CDL Driver role.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, all required state licenses, endorsements, certifications, and permits necessary to operate company vehicles.
Must meet all physical and medical qualifications and successfully pass required substance abuse screenings.
Must successfully complete and pass all required training programs.
Must consistently practice defensive driving techniques and maintain safe work habits to help prevent vehicle, passenger, and workplace incidents.
Must comply with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract-specific driver requirements.

Nice To Haves

Tennessee School Bus Driver applicants must be at least 25 years of age, in accordance with state law.

Responsibilities

Provides safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus or other location-specific vehicle on a fixed or changing route.
Demonstrates the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct. Reports any suspicious or inappropriate behavior to a supervisor or manager.
Reports to duty on time and maintains route schedules while operating safely.
Assists passengers during vehicle evacuations and emergency situations.
Immediately reports any accident or incident in accordance with company policy.
Follows company policies regarding student and passenger management.
Communicates route concerns, issues, and procedural matters to the appropriate personnel.
Maintains a neat and professional appearance at all times.
Completes and submits all required documentation, including route change sheets, timecards, and vehicle repair requests, in a timely manner.
Maintains a cooperative and positive attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while promoting company goodwill.
Safely and efficiently operates vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional responsibilities may apply for Paratransit Drivers based on location.