Job Details

K-12 Talladega Local Route Bus Driver

Position Number: 6965325
Location: Talladega, AL
Position Type: Other Administrative Positions

K-12 Talladega Local Route Bus Driver

Candidates who are Blind or Visually Impaired and/or Deaf or Hard of Hearing are encouraged to apply for this position and may be given preference in hiring as federal laws permit. Information related to disability is not required and, if disclosed voluntarily, will be used only in AIDBs efforts to create opportunities for individuals with exceptionalities. Non-disclosure will not subject any applicant to adverse treatment.

Position: K-12 Talladega Local Route Bus Driver

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind

ABOUT ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND (AIDB)

Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB) is the world's most comprehensive education, rehabilitation, and service program serving individuals of all ages who are Deaf, Blind, DeafBlind, and multidisabled and their families. Founded in 1858, AIDB serves more than 32,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

Our services literally span a lifetime including five campuses in Talladega, ten regional centers located throughout the State of Alabama with programs that range from early and senior intervention, traditional and nontraditional education services in residential and outreach settings, and a manufacturing facility that is the state's largest employer of adults who are Deaf, Blind, or DeafBlind. Our employees are among the organization's most valuable assets and resources. We share compassion for leveling the playing field for all. Our mission makes AIDB a unique place to work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our employees are our most valuable resource. Our Bus Drivers are an integral part of AIDB's Transportation team, which also provides services throughout the entire organization. The Bus Driver provides a safe environment for AIDB's students and consumers. The Bus Driver will communicate on 2-way radio and/or cellular phone to ensure safety throughout trips. Together while following all of AIDB policies and procedures, the transportation team serves students at Alabama School for the Deaf, Alabama School for the Blind, the Helen Keller School, and E.H. Gentry. The Bus Drivers report to the Director of Transportation.

ABOUT YOU

You will have an opportunity to use your professional expertise to engage with students and clients throughout our organization. At AIDB we are limitless and so are the possibilities for your professional growth and fulfillment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a High School diploma or General Equivalency diploma.
Must hold current valid Alabama CDL with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsement.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of experience working with individuals with sensory impairment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Must pass Managing Crisis Safely (MCS) Class within the first twelve (12) months of employment and maintain certification throughout employment of this position.

Must be insurable under AIDB's fleet policy.

Must register with the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearing House upon employment and comply with all of its requirements during tenure.

Must attend wheelchair lift and securement training within (6) months of employment.

Must complete CPR/First Aide within the first eighteen (18) months of employment and must maintain certification throughout employment of this position.

A sign language proficiency level of SURVIVAL according to the AIDB evaluation system must be obtained within the first twelve (12) months of employment. SURVIVAL PLUS must be obtained within the first thirty-six (36) months of employment.

Provide safe and timely transportation for AIDB's students or clients.

Abide by all federal, state, local, and AIDB rules, regulations, laws, and policies.

Complete and turn in all paperwork required by AIDB transportation department.

Keep bus on regular schedule.

Never leave a student unattended at his/her stop without permission.

Communicate efficiently on two (2) way radio and/or cellular phone.

Will be responsible for cleanliness of bus interior.

Handle and report discipline problems in accordance with school guidelines.

Be available for parent/student/principal conferences.

Perform acceptable pre, post trip inspection, and report any problems.

Keep accurate and truthful time sheet for payroll purposes.

Remain calm and handle emergency situations as they arise.

Perform any other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director.

Upon being offered employment, the applicant must submit to a fingerprint background check at an agency designated and paid by AIDB.

SALARY: HB-01 $24.12-$29.07

This is a non-exempt position and is subject to overtime and/or compensatory time provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Deadline for Application: March 13,2026
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To apply, please visit: https://www.aidb.org/fs/elements/5138?is_popup=true&post_id=1219&show_post=true&is_draft=false&_=1754494241565