CDL Driver

Job Description Title : CDL Bus Driver Job Summary : Our CDL bus drivers are responsible for safely transporting students and employees to and from events using a commercial, mid-size, or small bus. While prioritizing safety, our drivers also promote a God-honoring and welcoming atmosphere. When necessary, overnight accommodation and meals are covered. Lines of Authority : Reports directly to the Director of Transportation Education : High-School Diploma or GED Experience : Prior experience preferredSkills :

• Model an active relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Ability to troubleshoot and handle emergencies.
• Manage trip travel to ensure safety and punctuality.
• Reap maps or use GPS.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Transportation : Reliable transportation. Environmental and Working ConditionsRegularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.Physical and Mental Effort : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, climb or balance, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Security DisclosureBackground checks are conducted and all MCS drivers are subject to random drug and alcohol screenings.ClassificationExempt

Essential Functions

Essential functions of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following functions. Other duties may be assigned.1. Safely transport students and employees.2. Operate a large passenger bus and people mover.3. Obey traffic laws and maintain a clean, properly functioning bus.4. Perform pre-trip inspections and accurately log mileage.5. Enforce passenger conduct rules.6. Travel throughout the State of Texas.7. Report accidents in a timely manner and in accordance with school policy.

FMCSA Requirements

Midland Christian School is required to report the following, as FMCSA is implementing tougher "return to duty" policies.