CDL Driver at Distinction LLC – St. Louis, Missouri

About Distinction LLC

Distinction, LLC is a small, Mississippi-based business that was recently awarded operation of the St. Louis Job Corps Center. We are looking for qualified applicants who are enthusiastic, energetic, and purpose-driven.

Working with at-promise youth on a Job Corps Center is both rewarding and fulfilling. We offer competitive pay and a positive work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth and development.

About the role

• This is a hourly/non-exempt SCA covered position. Responsible for enforcing all laws, rules and policies authorized by the Safety and Security Department. Transports students and staff to various location by car, van, or bus for recreational and educational purposes. Performs and documents preventative maintenance on vehicles. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living.

What you'll do

• Safely transports students by bus and automobile to various vocational sites, medical centers, recreational activities, courts, etc.
• Ensure all vehicles are equipped with fire extinguishers, emergency warning lights, roadside flares/reflectors, emergency contact numbers, and well maintained first-aid kits.
• Enforces all authorized laws, rules, and regulations.
• Patrols assigned areas and remains alert for disturbances, fires, safety hazards, traffic violators, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions.
• Aids and assists visitors, students, and staff.
• Performs building security and safety checks.
• Receives complaints and makes appropriate preliminary investigations.
• Provides escort service as directed.
• Reports any accidents or injuries to Supervisors immediately.
• Transports equipment and/or commodities to the center.
• Inspects and reports on the mechanical condition of vehicles; clean and inspect vehicles weekly.
• Maintains accurate and complete trip reports of each use of any vehicle.
• Investigates vehicular accidents.
• Assist in preparation of written accident reports and maintains daily security log.
• Enforces center pass policy.
• Attends required in-service training sessions.
• Participates in the disciplinary process as established at the center, including zero tolerance for violence and drugs.
• Adheres to Quality Assurance Plan.
• Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
• Cultivates and maintains a climate on center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
• May assist with other tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year’s work-related experience.
• Valid State driver’s license and Commercial Driver’s License in the state of employment with Passenger endorsement and an acceptable driving record; or, the ability to obtain such license.

Additional Requirements:

Preferred knowledge of and crowd control techniques and law enforcement procedures. Ability to obtain CPR/FA Certification. Ability to effectively relate to student population. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment and drive an automobile. Must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.