Bus Driver - Transportation Department - Collegedale, Tennessee

Location: Transportation Department

Hours: Temporary, hourly

Job Summary: To transport students to and from the University and other sites within designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the student passengers while in a University vehicle. This job class is responsible for the safe operation of a University bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedules.

Typical Duties:

• Drives University vehicles within a prescribed route(s) in accordance with time schedules.

• Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily.

• Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary.

• Services buses with gas, diesel and oil; as needed.

• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition on long trips.

• Attends driver training programs to maintain current knowledge of Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as it applies to the operation of passenger vehicles over 15 passengers.

• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Commercial Driver's License, Class A or B with P endorsement.

• Current Medical Certificate.

• Ability to pass a drug screen.

• Possession of a safe driving record.

• Pay based on experience.

• Knowledge of basic first aid practices, procedures and techniques.

• Ability to read and write at level necessary to successfully perform the required duties.

• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner.

• Ability to drive a bus safely and efficiently.

• Ability to exercise good judgement and extreme caution while driving.

• Ability to maintain valid certification as a bus driver according to state regulations.

• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties.

Education: High school diploma and some college preferred.

Experience: Previous driving of a bus or mini bus or a willingness to be trained with possession of permit.

Typical Physical Demands: Requires sitting for long periods of time, pulling, standing, lifting. May require lifting up to 50 lbs.

Working Conditions: Willing to load and unload buses in hot or cold conditions.