Job Information
Indian Hills Community College Bus Driver in Ottumwa, Iowa
Job Summary:
Perform driving duties for Indian Hills Community College that can include transporting students including athletic teams, from all parts of campus for local trips and overnight trips. Travel may extend outside of Iowa and may include nights and weekends.
Vision:
Indian Hills Community College will transform the future through education and empowerment.
Mission:
Indian Hills Community College changes lives by inspiring learning, diversity, social enrichment, and regional economic advancement.
Core Values:
Indian Hills Community College is committed to excellence, success, service, integrity, community, innovation, diversity, and inclusion.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Previous bus driving experience preferred.
Knowledge of safety rules and regulations, and safe driving techniques in all road conditions.
Should have experience in driving students locally and on overnight trips.
Ability to work independently on a day to day basis.
Must have Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and open to operating a variety of fleet vehicles including 56 passenger charter and 35/25 passenger people movers.
Must have or agree to obtain Passenger Certification.
Must have up to date medical certificate.
Must have a clean driving record and possess a valid driver’s license.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Good verbal communication skills.
Willingness to be certified in First Aid, CPR and AED.
Work Performed:
Drive one of several different buses or vehicles in a safe, courteous, and reliable manner.
Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections including cleaning of buses following trips.
Notify supervisor of accidents, passenger incidents, medical/behavioral problems, and/or bus mechanical/electrical trouble.
Obeys all traffic laws and transportation practices as outlined in the CDL manual.
Advise passengers of rules and regulations when necessary.
Keeps assigned time schedules, which may require driving during pre-day light, dusk, and overnight periods, and makes every effort to be on time while ensuring safety.
Ensure that the bus always has sufficient fuel.
Routinely inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment, reports needs to the Director, or delegated staff person.
Responsible To:
Director, Transportation
Position Level:
Other - Non-Exempt - Traditional Funding, at will employment on a letter of employment
Employment Length:
Part Time
Schedule:
As needed, 7 days per week. Ability to work nights and weekends
Hourly Rate:
$17.50