Bus Driver

BASIC FUNCTION

The Transporter/Bus Driver transports clients, staff, food, and needed items to and from the training site or on client outings/appointments.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Transport clients, staff, food and needed items to and from the training site or other designated location or outings/appointments.

2. Account for and interact appropriately with clients and staff being transported.

3. Provide assistance to clients and document required data pertaining to clients (for example: accident reports, behavior reports, etc.)

4. Perform required cleaning/maintenance duties and related tasks in an acceptable manner.

5. Follow daily work schedule or supervisor’s instructions.

6. Provide timely and safe transportation to clients and staff, as scheduled.

7. Check all vehicles to make sure they have fuel.

8. Turn in work orders for repairs needed to all vehicles.

9. Assure safety regulations are followed, seat belts fastened, wheelchairs secured, and the capacity of clients traveling are maintained.

10. Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EXPOSURE RISK: Minimum risk for exposure to blood and body fluids during routine job duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervised by the Program Services Director

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

QUALIFICATIONS

· EDUCATION

As a minimum, a High School diploma is required.

· EXPERIENCE

Must have a good driving record. Must have a valid and current commercial driver’s license (Class A or B with Passenger endorsement), issued by the State of Mississippi. Must also have a current medical card.

Normal hours of work are from 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

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