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

Relief Bus Driver

Hourly Salary:  $20.23

Job Type:  Relief

Hours per pay period:  Varies 

Location:  Charles County, MD 

Job Description:

Ability to operate assigned route(s) independently on a relief 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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