Shuttle Bus Driver

Eckerd Connects; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Retirement match

Workers Comp

AD&D Insurance

PSLF Eligible

Job summary

Eckerd Connects operates the Denison Job Corps program and is seeking a Shuttle Bus Driver to provide transportation for students and support center operations. You will shuttle students to vocational sites, medical centers, and recreational activities, while ensuring safety and timely reporting.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, and the ability to pass a drug screen and background check.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months work-related experience preferred.
• Valid State driver's license and an acceptable driving record required.
• CDL with passenger endorsement in the state of employment preferred.
• Must pass a drug screen per policy.
• Nationwide criminal background check required.

Responsibilities

• Transports students by van, shuttle bus, and car to various sites.
• Inspects and reports on vehicle condition.
• Maintains trip reports for vehicle use.
• Performs alarm and patrol duties to protect people and property when not driving.
• Role is safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug/alcohol testing.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.

Make more than a Living, Make a Difference

Our Benefits

• Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 9 days of Vacation in the first year of service
• Minimum of 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Workers Compensation
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Hourly Rate: $17.50 - $19.50

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Shuttle Bus Driver responsible for supplying transportation services to students and performing general maintenance duties throughout the center.
• The Shuttle Bus Driver transports students by van, shuttle bus and automobile to various vocational sites, medical centers, recreational activities, courts, etc.
• Inspects and reports on the mechanical condition of vehicles.
• Maintains accurate and complete trip reports of each use of any vehicle.
• When not performing the duties of the Shuttle Bus Driver will perform alarm and patrol duties in assigned areas to protect life and property against theft, misappropriation, vandalism, fire, flood, or similar disaster, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months work-related experience preferred.
• Valid State driver's license and an acceptable driving record required.
• Preferred Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger endorsement in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
• Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

Candidates applying for this position should be aware that, due to the nature of the duties involved, this role is classified as safety-sensitive and requires pre-employment drug/alcohol testing consistent with state law and organizational policy.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location

Denison Job Corps
10 Opportunity Dr.
Denison, IA 51442

Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Relay Services Dial 711.

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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.