Bus Driver

Bus DriverORGANIZATION: Exceptional AdventuresDEPARTMENT: Exceptional AdventuresPOSITION: Bus DriverSTATUS: Casual SCHEDULE: Casual - To meet the needs of Exceptional Adventures experiences and excursions.Exceptional Adventures, a subsidiary of Partners For Quality Inc., is a non-profit organization with more than 40 years of experience. We provide vacation opportunities, social events and monthly dances for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our recreational and travel programs are designed to support guests in a wide variety of activities. Organized trips include motor coach, flight, train and cruise packages which are offered year-round.ResponsibilitiesResponsible to the Director of Exceptional Adventures for the safe, reliable, and efficient transportation of guests and staff to their destination. Trips can be a day, an overnight or multi-day trip. All responsibilities shall be completed in a manner consistent with the Vision, Mission and Values of Partners For Quality, Inc.Transporting groups of people with intellectual, developmental and autism, volunteers and staff on vacations, by operating the Exceptional Adventures bus to destinations while following all traffic laws in a safe manner.Assist guests and volunteers board and exit the bus.Assist with the loading and unloading of luggage and all travel supplies.Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the bus is in safe operating condition, no items have been left on the bus, and the bus is clean and sanitary. Report any mechanical issues immediately.Enforce passenger safety regulations, including proper seating, seat belts, and proper use of wheelchair tie downs.Provide friendly, professional interaction with guests and staff.Manage emergency situations calmly and effectively, following established procedures.Attentiveness to road conditions and passenger activity at all times.Willing to travel and be gone overnight for some vacations.While driving on overnight vacations must be available to drive at any time in the event of an emergency.CASH INCENTIVES: Employees have the opportunity to earn additional money through various incentive programs:$1,000 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to full time employment)WORK PERKSEmployee Activities, Rewards and Recognition ProgramsComprehensive Employee Assistance ProgramQualificationsValid commercial driver's license (CDL), preferredPassenger and/or school bus endorsement, preferredClean driving record.Previous professional driving experience preferredAbility to remain calm under pressure and handle unexpected situationsExcellent communication and customer service skillsPhysical ability to sit for extended periods and assist passengers as neededAbility to lift 50 poundsMust be able to work a flexible schedule as neededAct 33, 34 and FBI ClearancesMinimum Compensation USD $22.00/Hr.