Temporary CDL Bus Driver 2 Month Assignment

Fields Senior Living; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Fields Senior Living in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a dependable CDL Bus Driver to transport assisted living residents safely and compassionately.

This temporary, two-month assignment (Oct 1–Nov 31, 2026) offers a hands-on role with daily vehicle inspections, safe driving, and excellent resident service.

Qualifications

• Must have clean driving record and drive safely for residents.
• Excellent customer service and compassionate interaction with seniors.
• Clear verbal and written communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and safe transport for residents to appointments, shopping, and events.
• Perform daily bus safety checks and document any concerns.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and ensure equipment readiness for trips.
• Report mechanical issues to leadership and coordinate with staff.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

English communication

Job description

We are seeking a dependable and compassionate CDL Bus Driver to provide safe and reliable transportation for our assisted living residents.

This is a temporary position for approximately 2 months October 1st - November 31, 2026, making it a great opportunity for a CDL driver looking for a short-term or supplemental work.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and safe transportation for residents to and from various locations such as: shopping, medical appointments, banks, and social events

• Complete bus safety checks daily, prior to driving bus. Ensure the vehicle is in safe working manner and document any areas of concern or damage. Vehicle emergency kit should be stocked and refilled during this time, if necessary.

• Ensure cell phone is charged and Bluetooth is inside the vehicle.

• Maintain an accurate log of safety documentation of safety checks.

• Provide exceptional customer service by approaching with warmth, compassion, and respect to establish and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and the public.

• Maintain interior and exterior vehicle cleanliness.

• Inform the executive director in writing of any mechanical problems.

• Communicate with Life Enrichment Director about success of outings.

• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Functions:

• Must be neat in appearance, pleasant personality, be congenial to fellow team members, residents, families, and the public in general. Must be capable of using own judgement and initiative in daily duties.

• Must have strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Must be detail and team-work oriented.

• Must attend required in-services/ workshops to further education of skills and community requirements.

Qualifications:

• Must be Drug free and submit to Urinary Analysis Drug screening upon hire and routinely.

• Must be able to pass Criminal Background Check, Health Screening including TB test.

• Must be eighteen (18) years old.

• Have working knowledge of vehicles and the operation of large vehicles/buses.

• 7+ years of experience operating vehicles.

• Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification

• Knowledge of the local area, including local shopping areas and medical locations.

• A passion for helping seniors, especially those living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

• Experience working with seniors.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing in standard English.

• Able to work all shifts to ensure staffing coverage when needed.

• The employee shall be responsible for maintaining the integrity of Fields Senior Living.

Physical Demands and Requirements:

• Maintain ability to lift 50 pounds; to stand or walk throughout the vast majority of the workday; and to frequently push, pull, bend, twist and reach.

• Healthy and able to meet the health requirements for operating a vehicle.

• Must be willing to be active and on feet during entire work shift.

• Involves light to heavy physical activity performing non-strenuous and strenuous activities.

• Must have sufficient manual dexterity to work with the fingers and to reach/hand items.

• Must have Class A and B license with passenger endorsement.

• Valid CDL with appropriate passenger endorsement/classification required for the vehicle.