Bus Driver

Purpose:

Responsible for driving the Community vehicle as directed by the Administrator, Program Director, Receptionist or other person of the management team.

Essential Functions:

• Work closely with Administrator, Program Director, Receptionist, Health Services Director and other department heads to drive elderly residents on outings or appointments as designated.
• Obeys all state driving laws and requirements.
• Assists with loading and unloading of residents, staff and their belongings.
• Ensures residents and staff and safely secured in all seats.
• Provide routine maintenance and cleaning of Community bus and/or cars such as washing the vehicle, cleaning the interior, changing of wiper blades, adding washer fluid, and checking the oil.
• Schedule appointments for repairs and maintenance as needed and notifying the Community if the bus/car will be out of operation.
• Be extremely familiar with life safety and all operational systems of the Community vehicle.
• The Community vehicle must be mechanically sound, safe, and well maintained. Interiors must be kept neat, and clean.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions (travel, hours, environment):

• Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Willingness to work varied hours, evening, weekend and holidays as scheduled.

Physical/Sensory Requirements:

Medium Work – Ability to exert 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Relevant work experience (2 plus years preferred).
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and general public.
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.
• Must have basic reporting and organizational skills, including good verbal and written skills.
• Must be capable of maintaining attendance and be punctual.
• Must meet all health requirements, if required by state regulations.
• Current state driver’s license in good standing. A current CDL may be required depending on state regulations and size of bus.
• Must provide an Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) in good standing.