School Bus Driver - No Exp Needed - Training Provided
About The Position
Getting students to school safely, on time, and ready to learn is what Septran does. They work tirelessly to ensure the peace of mind of those who have entrusted their children to them. Safety is the cornerstone on which they build everything. They are dedicated to ensuring children arrive to school safely and on time so they can make the most of their school day. All interested applicants for a Driver position, including those applicants that are fully qualified with a commercial driver’s license, begin with them as a Driver in Training. The best-trained drivers in the business work for them because they devote a significant amount of resources, training, and development to their employees. A Driver in Training will be trained by their staff to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and obtain related Driver endorsement(s), where available, and to learn Company policies and procedures. Upon successful completion of the training program all necessary requirements for the position, the Driver In Training will be placed in a Professional Driver role.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years of age per state law.
- Must possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
- Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety-sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under Company policy.
- Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
- Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
- Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements.
Nice To Haves
- No Experience Necessary
- Training Provided
Responsibilities
- Provides safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus or other location specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route.
- Exhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; Shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager
- Reports to duty on time and maintains route on time but in a safe manner.
- Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
- Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy.
- Follows Company Policy around student and/or passenger management.
- Informs all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures.
- Presents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
- Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
- Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill.
- Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage
- retirement savings plan
- A Flexible Schedule
- Competitive Rates
- Career Opportunities
- No Nights or Weekends
- Summers Off
- Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
