Bus Driver

The Salvation Army USA Southern Territory; Virginia, Richardsville (MN, PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking a dedicated Driver to transport children to various activities. This role involves ensuring the safety and timely arrival of passengers while adhering to traffic laws and maintaining vehicle standards. You'll be part of a mission-driven team that values trustworthiness and commitment to community service. Join us in making a difference by providing essential transportation services that support the well-being of children and families in need. If you have a passion for service and enjoy driving, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Two years experience operating an automotive vehicle.
• Valid State Driver's License and CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Provides transportation for children to and from activities.
• Drives safely and complies with traffic laws.
• Maintains control of passenger activities.

Skills

Driving Skills

Safety Awareness

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Automotive Vehicles

Job description

21457 Happyland Dr, Richardsville, VA 22736, USA Req #35673

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Position Type: Casual/Seasonal

About this opportunity:

Reporting to the Program Director, the Driver will use Salvation Army vehicles in order to transport passengers to and from Salvation Army activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Provides transportation for children to and from afternoon activities.
• Provides transportation for children to and from day camp and during day camp trips.
• Provides transportation for groups for summer camp.
• Drives carefully, observes and complies with all traffic signs, laws and road/weather conditions to ensure the safety of passengers.
• Arrives at destination according to schedule or telephones ahead when severe delays occur.
• Maintains control of passenger activities by prohibiting unsafe or non-Christian behavior.
• Parks vehicle in a safe and clearly marked parking space.
• Locks vehicle doors when vehicle is not in use.
• Fuels vehicle in accordance with state gasoline regulations and The Salvation Army standards
• Logs all mileage on standard forms; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.

What we are looking for in you:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and,
• Two years experience operating an automotive vehicle;
• Valid State Drivers Licenses
• CDL

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/or push/pull heavy (over 50lbs.) materials, supplies and equipment frequently. Heavy mobility duties are usually performed by combinations of standing, walking, climbing ladders or steps, bending, reaching or transporting merchandise on frequent change basis relieved by fewer periods of sitting or operating a vehicle..

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions with activities occurring inside and outside. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to extreme cold and heat with temperatures typically below 32° or above 100° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity. The worker is subject to noise; and there is enough noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above ambient noise level. Work is subject to hazards. Work includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

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Why work for us?

The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army strives to do the “Most Good” for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.

Five values at the heart of everything we do…We are…

• Trustworthy

Additional Information:

All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

To apply, please select the “Apply Now” icon indicated on the job posting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against the basis of disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

• 21457 Happyland Dr, Richardsville, VA 22736, USA