CDL Bus Driver

 
 

TITLE: CDL Bus Driver
STAFF LEVEL: Technical
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
STATUS: Part Time, 10-month

Overall Responsibilities
Bus drivers will safely transport students and/or constituents of Life Center or Life Christian Academy on assigned routes.

Principle Responsibilities

  • Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules

  • Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs to the Building Operations and Transportation office

  • Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations

  • Follow pre-driving checklist to ensure vehicle is in safe working order

  • Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner

  • Follow safety rules as passengers are boarding and exiting buses, and as they cross streets near bus stops

  • Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions

  • Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort

  • Escort small children across roads and highways if necessary

  • Keep bus interiors clean for passengers

  • Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures

  • Follow all vehicle procedures listed in the Handbook of Policies, Practices, and Procedures

  • Comply with all Life Center documentation policies pertaining to driving, vehicles, and safety

  • Maintain awareness of and follow all Life Center policies and procedures

  • Contribute to a positive and enjoyable working environment

  • Other duties as assigned

Role Competencies

  • Fulfill Character, Competency, Chemistry and Culture requirements as set by Life Center Ministries

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of all Microsoft Office Programs, ability to learn relevant platforms and data base

  • Ability to handle large numbers of people in possibly chaotic situations

  • Ability to maintain focus on driving and safety while maintaining order

  • Ability to remain calm in unexpected situations

Certifications and Licensure

  • First Aid/CPR

  • Valid Driver’s license

  • For drivers of large buses, a Class “B” CDL with “S” endorsement

  • CDL drivers must have a current medical examination, subject to renewal pursuant state law

  • Clear driving record as shown by a driving abstract and approved by the Life Center Director of Building Operations and Transportation

Preferred Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent

  • One-year experience driving school route or other relevant experience

Cultural Attributes Required

  • Passionate Personal Relationship with Jesus

  • Biblical Ethics & Integrity

  • Role Competent

  • Stewardship

  • Teamwork Minded

  • Adapti-Positive

  • Mission Focused

  • Self-Developer

  • Helpful

Continued Education and Training
This role must maintain all minimum certifications and may be required to attend relevant training as determined by the Supervisor, Head of School, or LCA Human Resources Manager.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands and Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently is required to talk or hear and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls including excessive keyboarding or typing. The employee is regularly required to sit and stand. The employee is frequently required to climb stairs, and stoop, kneels, crouch, or crawl stand, walk, and reach with hands or arms. Good health, and good physical condition, appropriate to the position. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision; depth perception, the ability to adjust focus, and the ability to read small print.

Travel
Travel is not expected as part of this position.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Hours
Routes vary, but generally before and after school as well as extracurricular events as needed.

Benefits
Paid Sick Leave in accordance with the Life Center Employee Handbook of Policies, Practices, and Procedures.

Compensation
$20.00-$24.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Supervisor:
Life Center Facilities Manager

Description Updated: 02/27/2023