Bus Driver

About the Role

The Bus Driver provides safe, reliable transportation service for the facility and supports various campus activities. Retirees and school bus drivers are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely transportation of clients to and from the facility.
• Transport residents to and from scheduled field trip outings, including planning routes for destinations.
• Maintain bus systems prior to all field trip excursions.
• Demonstrate professional and courteous conduct with residents, family members, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and others.
• Assist supervisory staff with the orientation and training of new employees as assigned.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Adhere to DOT alcohol and controlled substances policy, including pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Abide by all Minnesota traffic laws and practice safe, defensive driving techniques.
• Comply with facility rules and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent driving record.
• Current commercial driver’s license (CDL) – Class B.
• Compliance with DOT requirements, including drug testing.
• Experience working with seniors.
• CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to complete.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to frequently perform tasks such as:

• Bend, squat to ground to pick up debris, adjust wheelchairs, walkers, etc.
• Discriminate colors to read traffic lights and traffic signs.
• Visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye, with or without corrective lenses.

Must be able to continuously perform tasks such as:

• Move, push, pull, and/or lift objects weighing 10–25 pounds.
• Use hands, arms, and legs for pushing wheelchairs, safe assisted transfers, and simple grasping.
• Walk, stoop, bend, lift, and carry objects.
• Walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods.
• Speak clearly and be understood in face-to-face interactions.
• See objects closely to read directions, instructions, and identify traffic signals.
• Hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise to receive verbal instructions and communicate.

Environment

Works indoors and outdoors in all four seasons.

Schedule

Casual – as needed for events.