Shuttle bus driver Jobs in Washington, DC

Job Description

The Target Hiring Range for this position is :  $44,757-$54,000

We are looking for a dependable and safety-minded Shuttle Bus Driver to joinour team. The role requires a valid driver’s license with a clean driving

record, and while CDL Class B experience is encouraged, it is not required.

Candidates should be comfortable with pre-trip inspections, basic vehicle

checks, and fueling procedures.

In this position, you will be responsible for operating multi-passenger

vehicles on scheduled routes, ensuring passengers are transported safely and on

time. You will conduct thorough inspections before and after each shift, assist

passengers with boarding and exiting—including the use of wheelchair lifts—and

maintain accurate daily logs of passenger counts, mileage, and fuel use. A key

part of this role is providing friendly, professional customer service by

greeting passengers, answering questions, and supporting transportation needs

across the Senate campus.

The Shuttle Bus Driver is expected to maintain a clean and comfortable bus

environment, report any accidents or unusual incidents promptly, and

communicate effectively with management through radios or phones. Reliability,

punctuality, and strong defensive driving skills are essential, along with the

ability to follow traffic laws, safety policies, and established routes. This

role also participates in Continuity of Operations Plan trainings and emergency

operations, making flexibility and dependability critical to success.

Key Accountabilities / Essential Job Duties

Drives a shuttle bus along traffic routes to governmental buildings and installations in and around the Washington, D.C. area. Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED.

Other Duties / Responsibilities

• Cleans, performs minor maintenance, and checks shuttle bus or van for safety related issues.
• Operates multi-passenger vehicles on a scheduled, designated route, ensuring the safe and timely transportation of passengers.
• Conducts thorough pre- and post–shift vehicle inspections to ensure all safety equipment and mechanical components are in proper working order.
• Assists passengers with boarding and exiting, including operating wheelchair lifts and restraints.
• Provides friendly and helpful customer service, including greeting passengers, answering questions about the route, and providing information about the Senate campus.
• Communicates effectively with two-way radios or cell phones to report delays, incidents, or mechanical issues.
• Assists in COOP (Continuity of Operations Plan) trainings and emergencies.

Required Work Experience

Required Special Skills / Knowledge

As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Desired Qualifications

Working Conditions

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must :

3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or

4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).

Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits

package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to

help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional

development, transportation subsidy, TSP / retirement savings, access to our

Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s

benefits, please visit .