Bus Driver with Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Hammond School is an independent pre-kindergarten through 12th grade school located in Columbia, SC. A Hammond School Bus Driver interacts with students as well as employees and serves as their trusted transportation to and from athletic events, field trips, and other school activities. Overnight travel as well as weekend work may be required depending on the transportation assignments.  Essential Responsibilities and Duties include, but are not limited to:Transport students, employees, and other passengers to and from eventsObey all traffic lawsMaintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all timesEnsure the safety of all passengersAssist with loading and unloading of bus as neededPerform inspections of the bus before and after each tripAttend safety meetings as requiredMaintain acceptable driving record and commercial drivers licenseSubmit to random alcohol and drug testingMeet all physical, mental, and moral requirementsSkills and Qualifications / Required Experience:High school diploma or GED is requiredValid South Carolina driver's licenseValid South Carolina Class B or Clas C CDL license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsementsAt least 18-years old to drive in SCAt least 21-years old to drive out of stateMust undergo and pass a criminal background checkOne or more years of experience, preferredClean driving record with no at-fault accidents or traffic citations within the last five yearsAbility to carry out assigned route safely and on timeDepartment of Transportation physical Salary and Incentive Package Highlights:Guaranteed stipends based on the type of trip and distance$100 Sign On Bonus to be paid upon completion of 90-day probation periodCDL Driver-Performance Bonus - Upon completion of the 90-day probation period, drivers with perfect attendance and no at-fault accidents can earn an additional $100 stipend each month, assuming at least two routes are completed within the month.Longevity Retention Incentive - Hammond offers annual anniversary driver incentive bonuses. After completing 12 months of employment as a Bus Driver with Hammond and on each annual anniversary thereafter, drivers with perfect attendance, no at-fault accidents and / or traffic citations, an active CDL license, and not declining a shift more than 3 times in a calendar year are eligible for annual bonuses as outlined below. Years of experience applies to employment through Hammond School in the capacity of a CDL Bus Driver.0 - 3 years of experience: $5004 - 7 years of experience: $7508 - 10 years of experience: $1,00011 - 15 years of experience: $1,25016- 20 years of experience: $1,50020 plus years of experience: $2,000 A completed application will include the following components:Cover letter expressing interest and related experienceResumeNames of three references and contact informationCertified 10-Year Driving RecordPre-Employment Drug ScreeningCurrent TB Test on DHEC Form 1420 The completed application and other required documents should be submitted via the website and will be directed to Monique Thomas, Director of Security and Transportation. Hammond School is an Equal Opportunity EmployerHammond School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.