School Bus Driver – Toledo, OH Trinity Transportation Creating a more accessible world. Toledo, OH

Trinity; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in transportation seeks dedicated individuals to become school bus drivers in Toledo, OH. This role offers competitive pay, paid training, and opportunities for additional work through field trips. Ideal candidates need to be 21+ with a valid license, and will benefit from comprehensive training and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Paid training

Paid holidays

Sick time

Company-matching 401k

Health benefits

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess valid state license and required certifications.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and reliable transportation service.
• Maintains route schedule safely.
• Assists passengers in emergency evacuations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Defensive driving

Job description

Make a difference in your community by contributing to the education of our future – become a school bus driver! No experience necessary. We provide you with the tools and training you need to become a successful school bus driver!

**SIGN-ON BONUS**
• $1000 – Fully credentialed school bus driver applicants
• $750 – School bus driver applicants with CDL and some or no endorsements
• $500 – Non-credentialed school bus driver applicants
(Valid until April 30th, 2022. Conditions apply.)

We are offering:
• Competitive weekly pay
• Paid training
• Split shift (and time off for school holidays!)
• Extra work available through field trips and other trips outside of school hours, including summer opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Sick time
• Company-matching 401k
• Industry-leading health benefits
• Company-provided (free to you!) life insurance
• And more!

If you’re 21 years of age or older and are ready to accelerate your career in transportation, apply today! We are an MVAA certified veteran-friendly employer and an equal opportunity employer.

ResponsibilitiesInclude:

• Provides safe and reliable transportation service by operatingposition specific vehicles which may include school buses, sedans, vans, paratransit vans, limousines, taxi-cabs, shuttles, medium duty buses, transit buses, and/or motor coaches with a fixed or changing route.
• Reports any maintenance problems to Maintenance in accordance with Company procedure and does not operate an unsafe vehicle.
• 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.
• Exercises student and/or passenger management per Company policy.
• Informs all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures.
• Keeps the interior of the assigned vehicle clean and presentable.
• Presents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
• Ensures vehicle is properly fueled according to facility procedures.
• 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.
• Prepares vehicle for inclement weather conditions, including scraping or cleaning windows, applying tire chains.
• Safely and efficiently utilizesvehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities for our Paratransit Drivers may apply per location requirements and include but are not limited to:
  • Must have experience transporting senior and/or disabled citizens in accordance with pre-arranged appointments/schedules.
  • Must be able to provide individualized assistance/accommodation to senior and/or disabled passengers by utilizing wheelchair lifts, seats, and other special access necessary to effect a safe, secure, and comfortable ride.
  • Must ensure that individuals with disabilities have adequate time to complete boarding or disembarking from the vehicle.
  • Previous experience as a Paratransit Driver recommended.

Requirements Include:

• Must be at least 21 years of age;
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety-sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under Company policy.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training and attend safety meetings and in-service meetings in order to remain qualified.
• Extensive knowledge of traffic rules and regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift and assist passengers when necessary.
• Must have a high degree of attention and considerable dexterity in the control of vehicles such as school buses, sedans, vans, paratransit vans, limousines, taxi-cabs, shuttles, medium duty buses, transit buses, and/or motor coaches.
• 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.

Primary Location: 411 Arco Dr., Toledo, OH 43607

Job Shift: Variable

Travel: No