Bus Driver

Position Summary

This is an applicant pool, andapplications received for this position will be retained in our applicant database for possible future opportunities.Individuals will be hired as needed.

The Bus/Van Driver is primarily responsible for the proper care and maintenance of buses and for the safety of all passengers; works with campus personnel to schedule trips as needed; files proper paperwork for travel; arranges for routine maintenance for vehicles and reports all mechanical problems to supervising campus personnel.

SALARY: Commensurate on Lurleen B. Wallace Community College local Salary Schedule L, at a rate of $15.60 per hour, $156 per day if over 8 hours but not an overnight trip, or $208 plus per diem for trips requiring a hotel stay for a maximum of 19 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with campus personnel to schedule trips as needed.
• Top off fuel in advance of the next trip.
• File proper paperwork for travel and per diem reimbursement.
• Complete a bus maintenance checklist before and after each trip.
• Arrange for routine maintenance for the vehicle and act as liaison to have the work completed.
• Assume responsibility for the vehicle and its passengers when behind the wheel.
• Observe all traffic regulations, follow all safety rules, and exercise good judgment in the operation of the vehicles and as passengers are boarding and exiting the bus.
• Cleans bus/van daily and assures that all safety devices are in place and in good condition.
• Performs routine walk-around inspection on the bus before departing.
• Report any bus malfunctions, defects, mechanical problems, or needed repairs to supervising personnel.
• Prepares records and basic reports on mileage, refueling records, mechanical malfunction of bus/van, accidents, incidents, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Visual ability
• Manual dexterity
• Be able to operate a motor vehicle
• Perform night and weekend duties when needed.

Qualifications

Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) with proper passenger class qualification, a clean driving accident record, and medical clearance to drive passenger vehicles.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a complete application packet through the online application system in order to be considered. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Application material may not be submitted by fax, email, or in person.

A complete application packet consists of:

• Completed Lurleen B. Wallace Community College online employment application.
• Copy of a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) with proper passenger class qualification.
• Copy of medical clearance to drive passenger vehicles.

The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.

All submitted application materials become the property of the College. Requests for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied.

The person chosen to fill the position is required to provide official transcripts before the end of the first semester of employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process. LBW Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from a criminal background check. LBW Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. LBW Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. LBW Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. If you have a disability and require accommodation, please notify us at (334) 881-2223.