Job Objective(s)
The Bus Driver provides safe, reliable transportation service for the facility. Bus driver supports various Campus Activities. Retirees and school bus drivers encouraged to apply.
Essential Responsibilities
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Responsible for safe, timely transportation of clients to and from the facility.
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Responsible for safe, timely transportation to and from a scheduled field trip outing for residents.
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Ability to plan routes for field trip destination.
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Maintains bus systems prior to all field trip excursions.
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Demonstrates professional and courteous conduct with all customers- residents, family members, visitors, physicians, co-workers, etc.
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Is responsible for assisting supervisory staff with the practical orientation/training of the employees as assigned according to facility policy and procedure. Will display a positive and supportive attitude when assisting new employees.
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Maintains CPR/ First Aid certifications.
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Understands and adheres to DOT alcohol and controlled substances policy including pre-employment and random drug testing producing negative results.
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Abides by all Minnesota traffic laws and practices safe and defensive driving techniques at all times.
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Understands and complies with facility rules and regulations.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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Excellent driving record.
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Current commercial drivers license (CDL)-Class B.
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Compliance with DOT requirements including drug testing.
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Experience working with seniors.
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CPR/First Aid certified or willingness to complete.
Physical Requirements (based on essential responsibilities)
Must be able to frequently perform tasks such as, but not limited to, those listed below:
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Bend, squat to ground to pick up debris, adjust wheelchairs, walkers, etc.
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Discriminate colors to read traffic lights and traffic signs.
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Visual acuity of at least 20/40 in each eye, with or without corrective lenses.
Must be able to continuously perform tasks such as, but not limited to, those listed below:
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Move, push, pull and/or lift objects weighing 10 – 25 pounds.
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Use hands, arms and legs for pushing wheelchairs, safe assisted transfers of participants and simple grasping.
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Perform tasks requiring actions of muscles or groups of muscles to walk, stoop, bend, lift and to carry objects.
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Walk and/or stand and sit for prolonged periods of time
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Speak clearly and make self understood in face-to-face interactions
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See objects closely to read directions, instructions, perform documentation, identify traffic lights, signals, signs etc.
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Hear normal sounds and voices with some background noise to receive verbal instructions, answer telephones, communicate with others, etc.
Environment
Works Indoors and Outdoors all four seasons.
Working Hours
Casual - as needed for events.
General Notes
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This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; additional details will be specified by the supervisor. The employee will also perform other reasonable business duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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Management reserves the right to change job responsibilities, duties and hours as needs prevail.
Great Lakes Management Company is an at-will employer. This job description is a guideline and does not constitute a written or implied employment contract. GLM is an EO Employer/Vets/Disabled.
