CDL Bus Driver (Norfolk)

CDL Driver / Bus Deployment DriverAt The Blood Connection, every role plays a part in saving lives. Join our team and help make an impact in your community today!Position OverviewThe CDL Driver / Bus Deployment Driver is responsible for the transportation, deployment, staging, pickup, and return of bloodmobiles and mobile collection vehicles in support of mobile blood drive operations. This position focuses exclusively on vehicle movement, logistics support, and operational readiness of mobile collection assets.Drivers are responsible for ensuring buses are properly staged, supplied, fueled, and returned according to operational standards while maximizing productive driving time throughout the workday. This role does not perform donor-facing collection functions and should not remain onsite during blood drive operating hours unless specifically directed by management.Essential FunctionsBus Deployment & TransportationTransports bloodmobiles and mobile collection vehicles between garages, staging areas, and blood drive locationsDeploys and/or returns a minimum of two (2) buses dailyCompletes AM deployment and PM pickup assignments as scheduledStages buses at blood drive locations according to operational standardsParks vehicles according to site instructions and Trip/Drive SheetsConnects shore power and deploys stairs as applicableReturns vehicles to assigned garages or mobile depots safely and efficientlySupply and Equipment ResponsibilitiesVerifies assigned supply carts and pods are loaded appropriatelyConfirms all required supplies are present prior to deploymentEnsures refrigerators are stocked with beverages and backup drinksVerifies large sharps containers are present and not full before deploymentReplaces sharps containers and replenishes drinks during PM return process as neededSecures all equipment and supplies during transportVehicle Inspection and MaintenanceCompletes Fleetio pre-trip vehicle inspectionsReports on vehicle issues, maintenance concerns, or damage immediatelyRefuels buses to full upon returnVerifies DEF fluid levels are adequateMaintains cleanliness and organization of assigned vehiclesBlood Product and Chain of Custody SupportHandles blood coolers and blood products according to operational proceduresFollows designated transfer procedures by return locationCompletes all required documentation accurately and timelyWears gloves and follows safety procedures when handling blood productsScheduling and Operational ExpectationsWorks within a two-bus daily operating modelDrivers may: Deploy 23 buses in the AMReturn 23 buses in the PMDeploy one bus in the AM and return another in the PMDrivers working split AM/PM schedules will: Return to the garage after AM deploymentClock out after AM assignmentsReturn later for PM pickup assignmentsMinimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GEDValid Driver's License and valid CDL Driver's License with no major infractions and dependable transportationOne year job related experience is preferredAbility to operate large commercial vehicles safelyAbility to lift and move supplies and equipmentAbility to work flexible schedules including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as neededAbility to follow written procedures and operational instructionsPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Lifting and/or pulling/pushing up to 50 poundsSitting and driving for an extended period of timeClimbingBending and twistingEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled