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Spring Dell Center, Inc. Bus Driver-Relief in La Plata, Maryland

Spring Dell Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer promoting a drug-free, smoke-free workplace.

Bus Driver-Relief

Hourly Salary:  $20.23

Job Type:  Part-Time

Hours per pay period:  Varies 

Location:  Charles County, MD 

Job Description:

Ability to operate assigned route(s) independently on a regularly scheduled part-time basis. Maintain a clean vehicle. Perform a pre-trip inspection. Transport wheelchair passengers – bending, kneeling, twisting involved and ability to pump lift manually. Identify and resolve problems. Must be able to evacuate bus if needed; by dragging or physically assisting passengers off the bus. Assist in getting vehicles to repair shops. Adhere to bus route and schedule – Able to drive a minimum of 3 hours without a break and drive a split shift.  Maintain a valid driver’s license. 

 

Duties include but not limited to:

  • Maintain a valid DOT card.

  • Transport wheelchairs.

  • Work independently.

  • Complete all paperwork.

  • Drive a split shift.

  • Responsible for learning route(s) and being able to drive independently.

  • Get the supervisor’s approval for a temporary change to vehicle stops, times and locations.

  • Notify Spring Dell Center or supervisor if a route is more than 15 minutes behind schedule.

  • Never leave an individual at drop off location unsupervised, unless authorized to do so.

  • Give passengers your name and phone numbers, and that of your sub-driver.

  • Drive established a route to transport passengers with developmental disabilities ensuring the safety of all passengers and obeying all traffic.

  • Operate vehicle in a safe and legal manner according to Maryland State laws or whatever state you may be in, driving.

  • Report to your supervisor or the Director of Transportation, within 1 business day, any traffic violations you receive.  (Failure to disclose could be cause for termination).

  • Responsible for safety on the vehicle; passengers seat belted in, wheelchairs secured properly (with brakes, tie-downs, and lap belts).

  • Maintaining and completing correct forms in paperwork folders (Passenger Fact Sheets and Photos, Pre-trip, Mileage, Fuel, Accident, Work Orders, Incident and Injury reports).

  • Responsible for notifying the supervisor or any malfunction immediately in writing and deliver the vehicle for service as directed.

  • Responsible for checking and maintaining the contents of the first aid kit, triangle box, and emergency bag.

  • Obtain fuel for the vehicle at Charles County Public Facilities, unless otherwise directed.

  • In case of an accident or an emergency situation, report by phone as soon as possible to SDC.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Applicants must have a clean driving record and a minimum three years’ experience in a commercial capacity.

  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Ability to perform physical activities such as pushing, pulling and lifting 

  • Minimum of 2 years of driving experience 

  • Valid US Driver's license with (2 or less) points on driving record 

  • Basic Computer Skills

Benefits and Perks

  • Paid Training

  • Paid Travel Expenses

  • Paid Holidays 

  • Health Insurance

  • 403b Retirement Plan

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Free up to $10,000 Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment

  • Direct Deposit

  • Annual Leave

  • Sick Leave

  • Military Leave

  • Jury Duty Leave

  • Bereavement Leave

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