Non-CDL Driver

Overview

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Getting students to school safely, on time, and ready to learn is what we do. We work to ensure the peace of mind of those who have entrusted their children to us. Safety is the cornerstone of everything we build.

All interested applicants for a Non-CDL Driver position, including those who are fully qualified with appropriate license and endorsements, begin with us as a Driver in Training. The best-trained drivers in the business work for us because we devote significant resources to training and development.

A Driver in Training will be trained by our staff to obtain appropriate Driver endorsement(s), where applicable, and to learn our Company policies and procedures. Upon successful completion of the training program, all necessary requirements for the position will be completed, and the Driver in Training will be placed in the Non-CDL Driver role.

• Provides safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus or other location-specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route.
• Exhibits high ethical standards and personal integrity; shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager.
• Reports for duty on time and maintains the route on time, while ensuring safety.
• Physically assists passengers in the evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy.
• Follows Company Policy around student and/or passenger management.
• Informs all appropriate personnel of problems and procedures.
• Presents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
• Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while promoting company goodwill.
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities for Paratransit Drivers may apply per location.

• Must be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years of age per state law.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain and maintain, all valid applicable state licenses and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and contract-specific Driver requirements.

Note:

Summit School Services has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. Summit School Services is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

We offer medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance coverage, holiday pay, and PTO accrual. Additionally, employees may enroll in a retirement savings plan.

At Summit School Services our goal is to be a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  School and Employee Bus Services