School Bus Driver

divh2School Bus Driver / h2pGetting students to school safely, on time, and ready to learn is what we do. We work tirelessly to ensure the peace of mind of those who have entrusted their children to us. Safety, above all, is the cornerstone on which we build everything. We are dedicated to ensuring children arrive to school safely and on time so they can make the most of their school day. / ppWe offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan. / ppAll interested applicants for a Driver position, including those applicants that are fully qualified with a commercial drivers license, begin with us as a Driver in Training. The best-trained drivers in the business work for us because we devote a significant amount of resources, training, and development to our employees. / ppA Driver in Training will be trained by our staff to obtain a commercial drivers license (CDL) and obtain related Driver endorsement(s), where available, and to learn our Company policies and procedures. Upon successful completion of the training program all necessary requirements for the position, the Driver In Training will be placed in a Professional Driver role. / ppWe offer : / pulliA Flexible Schedule / liliCompetitive Rates / liliCareer Opportunities / liliNo Nights or Weekends / liliSummers Off / li / ulpResponsibilities Include : / pulliProvides safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus or other location specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route. / liliExhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; Shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager. / liliReports to duty on time and maintains route on time but in a safe manner. / liliPhysically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency. / liliImmediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy. / liliFollows Company Policy around student and / or passenger management. / liliInforms all appropriate personnel of problems / procedures. / liliPresents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times. / liliCompletes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner. / liliMaintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill. / liliSafely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment. / liliOther duties as assigned. / liliAdditional responsibilities for our Paratransit Drivers may apply per location. / li / ulpCompany name is : Durham School Services / ppstrongQualifications / strong / ppRequirements Include : / pulliMust be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years of age per state law. / liliMust possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles. / liliMust meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety-sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under Company policy. / liliMust satisfactorily complete and pass all training. / liliMust practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits. / liliCompliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements. / li / ulpSummit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers. / ppWe offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan. / ppAt Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. / ppSummit School Services LLCs independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. / ppThe pay rate range, along with most all of the other terms and conditions of employment, vary between different sites, geographical markets, customer / contractual terms and positions. / p / div