Bus Driver

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

20

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Drives the shuttle bus to transport guests, which may include patients, visitors or employees.

Job Duties:

• Drives the shuttle bus on a route to pick up and discharge passengers at designated points.
• Assists passengers on and off the bus as needed or calls ahead for assistance from guest service associates.
• Reports hazardous driving conditions, mechanical problems with shuttle bus, and accidents involving bus or passengers to supervisor immediately.
• Records mechanical problems in pre-trip and post-trip logbook daily.
• Reports security concerns to security personnel.
• Must comply with applicable U.S. Department of Transportation safety regulations.
• Complete all safety trainings in the required time frame.
• Ensures shuttle bus is clean, orderly and presentable at all times.
• Reports all patient and guest complaints, suggestions or recommendations to supervisor in a timely manner, and implement service recovery directly with guest at time of concern.

Work is typically performed in a transportation vehicle or office. Requires the ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Requires sitting and driving a vehicle for an extended period of time. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details:

• Hiring Incentive: This position qualifies for a $1,250 sign-on bonus paid over two installments.
• Required Experience: CDL Class B with P (Passenger) Endorsement

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Preferred)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):

Commercial Driver's License - Class B - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), P endorsement within 6 months - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Teamwork, Working Independently

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. 

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.