Weekend Driver

JSSA is seeking a reliable and customer-focused Weekend Bus Driver for our Ride-On contract serving the Rockville and Tobytown communities.

Route 301 | Tobytown / Rockville Station (Rockville, MD)

Position Details

• Schedule: Saturday and Sunday
• Shift: 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Hours: 8 hours per day
• Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour*
• Weekend Differential: *Additional $5.00 per hour
• License Required: CDL-P
• Location: Rockville, MD

We're Looking for a Driver who is:

• Friendly, courteous, and professional
• Comfortable working in a diverse environment
• Committed to providing excellent customer service
• Safety-conscious and dependable
• Able to communicate effectively with passengers and coworkers

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a passenger bus along designated routes and schedules.
• Assist passengers, including individuals with disabilities.
• Clearly announce stops and provide helpful customer service.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections, including accessibility equipment.
• Monitor vehicle condition and promptly report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Complete accident and incident reports in accordance with established guidelines.
• Maintain professionalism and composure while working in a fast-paced public transportation environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid CDL-P (Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement).
• Current DOT Physical
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read and understand maps, schedules, and written instructions.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of defensive driving techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful environment for riders and coworkers.

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D