Bus Driver

Job Summary:

The bus driver is responsible for transporting patients to and from the health center according to specified routes, assigned stops and time schedules. Performs function in a courteous and professional manner. Adheres to bus safety regulations and safety rules when loading and unloading passengers.

Why Refuah?

• Join a collegial team of coworkers.
• Five modern state of the art facilities.
• Flexible schedules for maximum work-life balance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Always exercises greatest care in transporting of patients and employees.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect patients, employees, equipment and property.
• Opens and closes the entrance door and keeps it securely closed while bus is in motion.
• The bus operates at a safe speed not to exceed the speed limit per hour over the established route.
• Make stops in the right-hand lane when loading or discharging patients at designated bus stops, where buses can be clearly seen for a safe distance from both directions.
• Require patients who must cross the road to walk to a point 10 feet or more in front of the bus, stop before reaching a position in line with the left side of bus, and await signal from bus driver to start to cross the road.
• Stops bus at railway grade crossings- opens entrance door of bus and driver’s window and determines when it is safe for vehicle to cross railroad tracks.
• Operates the bus in accordance with route schedule and designated stops.
• Performs daily pre- and post-trip inspection of the entire interior and exterior of the bus.
• Reports on all accidents, delays and driver absences to Transportation Manager.
• Maintains and performs regular upkeep of the vehicle to include filling fuel tank, checking and adding oil, cleaning the interior and exterior of vehicle and other required maintenance.
• Complies with applicable policies and procedures and supports the Compliance Program.
• Contributes to organizational operations by performing other duties as may be required.