School Bus Driver in Training - Flexible Schedule

Durham School Services; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Competitive Rates

Career Opportunities

No Nights or Weekends

Summers Off

Job summary

Summit School Services is seeking an enthusiastic Driver in Training to join our team in the Odenton area. You will learn to operate a school bus or related vehicle, follow routes, and uphold safety standards while supporting students' safe, timely transport to and from school.

Starting as a Driver in Training, you will receive comprehensive training to obtain required endorsements and progress to a Non-CDL Driver role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus or other location specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route.
• Exhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; Shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager
• Reports to duty on time and maintains route on time but in a safe manner.
• Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy.
• Follows Company Policy around student and/or passenger management.
• Informs all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures.
• Presents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
• Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill.
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities for our Paratransit Drivers may apply per location

Skills

Defensive driving

Safety compliance

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Job description

Summit School Services is seeking an enthusiastic Driver in Training to join our team in the Odenton area. You will learn to operate a school bus or related vehicle, follow routes, and uphold safety standards while supporting students' safe, timely transport to and from school.

Starting as a Driver in Training, you will receive comprehensive training to obtain required endorsements and progress to a Non-CDL Driver role.