Bus Driver - Transportation Department

Southern Adventist University; Collegedale (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Adventist University Transportation Department seeks a temporary bus driver to transport students on designated routes, ensuring safety and adherence to schedules. The role requires operating university vehicles and conducting daily safety and operational inspections.

Responsibilities include driving on prescribed routes, reporting needed repairs, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and participating in driver training to stay current with regulations for passenger vehicles over 15

Qualifications

• Commercial driver's license (CDL) required, class A or B.
• Current Medical Certificate.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Good driving record and ability to follow instructions.
• Knowledge of first aid basics.

Responsibilities

• Drives University vehicles within prescribed routes and schedules.
• Conducts daily safety and operational inspections of the vehicle.
• Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary.
• Services buses with fuel and oil as needed.
• Maintains vehicle cleanliness for safe operation on trips.
• Attends driver training to stay current with relevant codes.

Skills

Safe driving

Follow instructions

Good judgment

Reading & writing

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDL Class A/B

Job description

Location:

Transportation Department

Hours:

Temporary, hourly

Job Summary:

To transport students to and from the University and other sites within designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the student passengers while in a University vehicle. This job class is responsible for the safe operation of a University bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedules.

Typical Duties:

• Drives University vehicles within a prescribed route(s) in accordance with time schedules.
• Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily.
• Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary.
• Services buses with gas, diesel and oil; as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition on long trips.
• Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as it applies to the operation of passenger vehicles over 15 passengers.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Commercial Driver’s License, Class A or B.
• Current Medical Certificate.
• Ability to pass a drug screen.
• Possession of a safe driving record.
• Pay based on experience.
• Knowledge of basic first aid practices, procedures and techniques.
• Ability to read and write at level necessary to successfully perform the required duties.
• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner.
• Ability to drive a bus safely and efficiently.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and extreme caution while driving.
• Ability to maintain valid certification as a bus driver according to state regulations.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties.

Education:

High school diploma and some college preferred.

Experience:

Previous driving of a bus or mini bus.

Special Requirements:

An expressed commitment to Jesus Christ, the teachings and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a SDA church member in good and regular standing.

Typical Physical Demands:

Requires sitting for long periods of time, pulling, standing, lifting. May require lifting up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions:

Willing to load and unload buses in hot or cold conditions.