Substitute Driver - Pool
About The Position
Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDB’s efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment. Position: DRIVER - CDL / Non CDL - Substitute Pool Position Type: Transportation Department Location: Talladega, AL ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, multidisabled, and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 30,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and senior citizens with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year. Our services span a lifetime and include five campuses in Talladega, a statewide network of regional centers, Early Intervention services, traditional and nontraditional educational opportunities in residential, day, and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility known as Alabama Industries for the Blind (AIB), the state’s largest employer of adults who are Blind. AIDB’s three K-12 schools — Alabama School for the Blind, Alabama School for the Deaf, and Helen Keller School of Alabama — provide specialized educational services that empower students to achieve their full potential. Our employees are among the organization’s most valuable assets and resources. We share a commitment to leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Current valid CDL with School Bus and Passenger endorsements (for CDL Driver)
- Current State Bus Driver or DOT Physical (for CDL Driver)
- Register for and provide AIDB access to FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (for CDL Driver)
- Ability to pass Drug Screens as required
- Must meet suitability/background requirements for employment
- Valid Driver License (for Non-CDL Driver)
- Ability to be covered by AIDB insurance carrier (for Non-CDL Driver)
- No record of DUI and/or Drug Convictions (for Non-CDL Driver)
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals who are Blind, Deaf, or DeafBlind
- Knowledge of basic mobility techniques
Responsibilities
- Provide safe and timely transportation for Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) students, employees, and affiliates.
- Maintain and keep the bus and vehicle on assigned schedule.
- Abide by all federal, state, local, and AIDB rules, regulations, laws, and policies.
- Perform acceptable pre- and post-trip inspections, report any mechanical problems promptly, and maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle's interior.
- Remain calm and effectively handle emergency situations as they arise.
- Ensure student safety by never leaving a student unattended in vehicle.
- Handle and report student discipline problems in accordance with established school guidelines.
- Actively perform chaperone duties as required during transit and related activities.
- Complete and turn in all paperwork required by the AIDB Transportation Department.
- Accurate and truthful timekeeping for payroll purposes.
- Must attend wheelchair lift and securement training within six (6) months of employment.
Benefits
- Fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
