SCR Medical Transportation LLC
Essential Functions
Conduct and document required classroom training for drivers, aides, and monitors. Conduct and document required behind-the-wheel training for drivers. Assist in driver recruitment process. Conduct and/or participate in monthly safety meetings. Conduct and document semi-annual behind-the-wheel driver evaluations. Evaluates the performance of school bus drivers and applicants to ensure that established skill levels are met and are in compliance with state certification requirements Participate in the development and administration of customer safety awareness programs, and company-sponsored safety programs. Review driver records from the state for violations and inform Contract Manager if corrective action is needed. Coordinate with safety and training supervisor to notify drivers of upcoming licenses and/or certificate expiration dates. Review VCRs and perform administrative safety duties as needed. Assist management by reporting all vehicle accidents, work-related injuries and incidents. Conveys a positive image of the company and the school district. Demonstrates safe and responsible driving habits including prompt and regular attendance. Attends safety meetings and trainings relating to state and district requirements for the purpose of presenting and/or acquiring information. Completes logs, forms, and reports associated with job function. Other duties as assigned by management
Job Competencies
High school diploma or GED Must complete state certification program or the DS Bus Lines certification for school bus driver instructor. Equivalent work experience as a Trainer can be substituted as appropriate where allowed. Commercial driving experience required; 2 years of bus driver experienced required for BTW training. Thorough knowledge of Company regulations and state and federal laws relating to student transportation. Appropriate vehicle class license, current medical and school bus driver’s certificate. Ability to interface and communicate with all types of individuals. Preventable motor vehicle accident record would be considered Acceptable driving performance for the past 12 months. Must be knowledgeable of adult training techniques. Computer literacy, preferably with MS Office Products, excellent interpersonal skills, well developed written and verbal communication skills. Basic math skills, Multi-tasking and time and priority management skills to balance conflicting demands related to customer care and routing.
Essential Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle, or feel; The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must have the ability to perform bus evacuations in an emergency. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.
Work Environment
Modern office procedures, practices and computer equipment and programs.
Physical Demands
Be able to tolerate heat. Most school buses are not air conditioned and get very hot in the summer months. Able to work in an environment with limited to moderate level of supervision and an atmosphere of informal autonomy: This requires an adaptability to variable pressures and paces in any given work day. Able to perform multiple task simultaneously while concentrating on safety of children, as well as their physical, mental, or emotional needs. Be able to tolerate diesel fuel fumes, odors, and moderate dust conditions
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
Work evenings or weekends as required.
Required Education and Experience
Working knowledge of two-way radio equipment operation and dispatching devices. Appropriate dispatching policies and practices, or ability to learn within a reasonable amount of time. Relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, and Company standards, policies, and procedure related to transportation processes, or ability to learn within a reasonable amount of time. Geographic region, school locations, District bus routes, and student transporting equipment, or ability to learn within a reasonable amount of time. Ability to become familiar with District streets and roads, read maps, and learn about transportation equipment and student needs. Drive a school bus and other district vehicles safely and efficiently, as required.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
SCR has been succeeding as an industry leader in the field of ADA Paratransit services since 1986, providing transportation to mobility-challenged individuals. It’s the goal of SCR to provide reliable, safe, clean and comfortable transportation to this group of individuals. This type of transportation is essential for connecting passengers to friends, family and medical based services. As a result, we select drivers and staff that wish to help people care for themselves. Our Paratransit Operator’s understand how to effectively and safely transport clients and we are looking for the right people to join our team.
