Community Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Summary: Under the direction of the Community Manager, the Bus Driver is responsible for safely transporting residents of the community to scheduled activities and special events. This role is essential to ensuring a positive, safe, and enjoyable transportation experience for our residents while providing courteous and professional service at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Safely operates a community bus in compliance with Pennsylvania state laws, PennDOT regulations, and all applicable FMCSA/DOT regulations
• Provides transportation for residents to shopping trips, recreational/social outings, and community events
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle in accordance with DOT requirements and promptly reports any safety, maintenance, or mechanical concerns
• Maintains accurate DOT driver logs, trip records, and inspection reports as required by law
• Ensures the bus is kept clean, fueled, and presentable
• Schedules and takes the bus for routine maintenance and service
• Follows all company safety policies, emergency procedures, and confidentiality standards
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Computer proficiency required
• Availability outside of regular business hours

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent and must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) Endorsement
• Current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (or ability to obtain prior to hire)
• Clean driving record as defined by company policy and PennDOT standards
• Previous experience driving a bus, shuttle, or passenger vehicle preferred

DOT & Regulatory Compliance Statement:

This position is classified as DOT safety-sensitive and is subject to all applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 CFR Parts 382, 391, 392, and 396). Continued employment is contingent upon:

• Maintaining a valid CDL and medical certification
• Compliance with DOT random drug and alcohol testing
• Satisfactory driving performance and safety record

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is primarily conducted on the community bus. The noise level ranges from quiet to noisy depending on task. Work may be performed in cold, wet, dirty, hot, and uncomfortable conditions and weather, depending on the assignment.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The McKee Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.