Driver - CDL

John Knox Village; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

John Knox Village in Lincoln, NE is seeking a dedicated driver to transport residents on scheduled routes, maintaining safety and comfort. You will operate a bus or sedan under supervision, supporting the community’s PRIDE values and customer service standards.

The role requires a valid Missouri Class C (or higher) license with passenger endorsement, DOT medical card, and ability to pass the DOT physical and drug screen.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Prior commercial driving experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass DOT physical and drug screen and maintain DOT medical card.

Responsibilities

• Drives bus to transport passengers on scheduled routes, ensuring safety.
• Assists passengers with entry/exit and with baggage.
• Maintains vehicle cleanliness and reports delays or accidents.
• Complies with traffic laws and safety procedures; interacts professionally with residents.

Skills

Commercial driving

MS Office (basic)

Reading & interpretation

Algebra & math

Safety regulations

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Must have a valid MO Class C (or higher) driver’s license with passenger endorsement at time of hire.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen and maintain a D.O.T. medical card.

Job Details

Full-Time Wed 7:30a-6p Thurs & Fri 7a-5:30p Sat 7:30a-6p

Licenses/Certifications

• Must have a valid MO Class C (or higher) driver’s license with passenger endorsement at time of hire.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen and maintain a D.O.T. medical card.

JOB SUMMARY

Operates a bus or sedan in providing transportation to John Knox Village residents, under the immediate supervision of the Public Safety Supervisor and/or the Dispatcher who acts as communications link for the Director of Public Safety. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Drives bus to transport passengers over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule. Keeps passenger safety a top priority at all times.
• Assists passengers with getting into or out of vehicle and assists with baggage.
• Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
• Complies with local traffic regulation and safety precautions for passengers.
• Reports delays, accidents, and traffic violations.
• Inspect bus and maintain proper levels of gas, oil, and water before departure.
• May load or unload baggage or express checked by passengers in baggage compartment.
• Transports and secures passengers luggage, groceries, and wheelchair.
• Spends a majority of the day driving a sedan or a bus.
• Keeps vehicle clean inside and out.
• Must have excellent customer service and listening skills.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• This position requires the level of education typically acquired by a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.

Licenses/Certifications

• Must have a valid MO Class C (or higher) driver’s license with passenger endorsement at time of hire.
• Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation physical and drug screen and maintain a D.O.T. medical card.

Knowledge And Skills (required Unless Otherwise Noted)

• Prior commercial driving experience preferred.
• Beginner level Microsoft Office software knowledge (Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, handbooks, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Handles stress well, gets along with others and maintains acceptable standards of conduct.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• The associate may be required to interact with individuals with challenged mental capacities.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• The associate is exposed to varying degrees of temperature extremes, particularly outdoors. Activities occur inside and outside.
• All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency.

Physical and Mental Demands

• Heavy Work – The driver’s physical demands include maximum occasional lift of 23 lbs. from floor to 50 in; maximum occasional carry of 23 lbs. for 50 ft; maximum occasional horizontal push/pull force of 40 lbs. for 10 feet; maximum occasional vertical push force of 55 lbs. at 24 in; maximum frequent grip of 20 lbs.; maximum occasional climb of 12 in; maximum occasional forward reach of 55 in; maximum occasional overhead reach of 66 in; maximum frequent lateral reach of 48 in; occasional bending, rouching, kneeling, frequent neck rotation; continuous hand coordination; occasional fine motor coordination; continuous food coordination; occasional standing and walking; continuous sitting.
• The associate is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, wet, or slippery surfaces.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally form position to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, making discriminations in sound.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/GIVEN

Reports to the Public Safety Supervisor. Takes work direction from Lead Transportation and Dispatcher.

EOE/D/V

Nicotine-Free & Drug Free Workplace

Post-offer background check and health screening required

Questions can be directed to [e-mail]