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Bus Driver
Join Mid Columbia Bus Company in our mission to safely transport America's future. As a school bus driver with Mid Columbia Bus Company, it is your duty to safely operate a transport vehicle for our customers. A high performing bus driver is dependable and consistent in their abilities to follow all traffic laws, safely operate their vehicle, and maintain a professional and friendly demeanor for the people who matter the most: the students!
SUMMARY
Safely operate assigned school bus while following State regulations and guidelines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform all driving duties with the utmost safety and use of defensive driving techniques.
- Maintain close communication with dispatch on route movements, times, and report any variances or route changes.
- Keep a route description of assigned route, understand the route description to know where each bus stop is, and the times to be at each stop.
- Conduct a pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheet for the school bus that you have been assigned include an outside and internal inspection.
- Complete all initial and yearly training. (PAID TRAINING)
- Perform evacuation drills of students from the bus twice a year.
- Maintain a clean bus inside and out.
- Fuel assigned vehicle at required locations using authorized card locks or credit cards.
- Where required, perform a daily/monthly time and mileage report on the assigned route(s).
- Drivers may also be assigned to be a relief driver on other home to school routes, activity trips, or other transportation related tasks.
- Trip Driver - Transport students safely to and from sports trips, field trips, and other school related activities.
- Substitute Driver - On-Call fill in position for AM and PM
- Route Driver - Transport students safely to and from home to school.
BENEFITS:
- 401(K)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Flexible Schedule
- Paid Training
- Passenger Ride Along Program
- Referral Program
- Competitive Wages
SCHEDULE:
- Day shift, split shifts
- Monday to Friday, weekends available
- On call
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY TYPES:
- Bonus pay
- Signing bonus (in select areas)
- Referral bonus
EXPERIENCE:
- Driving: 1 year (Required)
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CDL (Preferred)