Shuttle Bus Driver

Shuttle Bus DriverThe Mt. Zion Baptist Church is a Word-centered ministry, designed to evangelize the lost at any cost, equip and empower the people of God and provide holistic ministry within the Nashville community as well as around the world. The Mount Zion membership stands at 33,000 with an average growth rate of approximately 2,000 per year. In a typical environment, the church holds eight weekly services across three locations as well as virtual streaming across the globe. Bishop Joseph W. Walker, III serves as Senior Pastor as well as International Presiding Bishop for the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship.All shuttle bus drivers will be responsible for shuttle bus transportation services for Mount Zion Baptist Church members and visitors for weekly Sunday services, special events, and park-and-ride operations. Provide prompt, safe, and courteous transportation from the residential location to the church campus.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Greets each passenger/congregant with hospitality; offering to assist with any personal belongings, walkers, wheelchairs, and other necessary reasonable accommodations.Follows all established procedures for Shuttle Drivers, including pre-trip inspections, designated routes, accurate record-keeping, and regular, effective radio communication.Maintains accurate familiarity with weekly and Sunday services route schedules.Responsible for a visual check of the inside and outside of the vehicle, including tires, coolant, oil, lights, gas, etc., before the shuttle bus leaves on any route.Maintains a clean, pleasant, and calm environment inside the shuttle (including but not limited to, windows rolled up, company-approved audio/video playing, interior lights on, no air freshener spraying, no items on the dashboard, and no food on shuttle)Complies with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations and requirements governing, including Department of Transportation posted speed limits and laws at all times.Ensure all passengers/congregants are wearing seatbelts.Complies with all uniform and professional appearance guidelines.Maintain a weekly passenger log and report it to the Transportation ManagerResponsible for ensuring that the shuttle bus is clean which may include removing trash, vacuuming the interior, and washing the exterior if needed at the completion of each route weekly.Follows all company policies and procedures as set forth in the Mount Zion Baptist Church Employee HandbookKey Qualifications and Requirements:High School Diploma or GED3 to 5 Years of previous driver and/or customer service experienceClear driving record as reported by the Department of TransportationAbility to lift up to fifty pounds.Must be at least 25 years old per guidelines from the churchs insurance carrier.Ability to transport 16+ Passengers in a single route, 100+ miles per route.Currently holds all applicable licenses on badges as required by governing authorities to operate a commercial vehicle, including a valid drivers license, CDL, P-Endorsement, and DOT Medical CardAbility to promptly follow and execute all directives from Transportation management.Ability to effectively communicate with all passengers.Ability to maintain a positive attitude and create a welcoming environment for all passengers.Must have a flexible schedule (specifically on Sundays) and be open to last-minute changes.Additional duties as required