Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Facilities & Transportation, the Bus Driver will safely transport club members between schools, clubs and preplanned extracurricular events. This position is responsible for transporting club and staff; adhering to all safety rules, motoring regulations and laws; ensuring passenger safety; completing reports; coordinating maintenance and upkeep of the bus. The successful candidate will show passion for youth, be able to articulate how they steward resources, identify how integrity relates to the position, and have a history of demonstrating respect for all contacts including clients, peers, agency partners, and the general community.

Benefits: 403(b), Employee discounts, Flexible schedule, Opportunity for advancement, Training & development

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely transports Club members following established bus safety rules, including ensuring members have seat belts secured.
• Maintains discipline on the mini buses or buses to ensure safety of members.
• Completes a Pre and Post Inspection Form at the beginning and end of each day.
• Notify Club Director of all maintenance or safety issues immediately.
• Completes and maintains Daily Attendance Checklist on all members that are picked up and transported each trip.
• Follows all vehicle emergency procedures.
• Responsible for basic maintenance of mini buses or buses, including fueling, tire pressure, checking fluid levels, securing and locking the vehicle, taking vehicle for regular oil changes and notifying immediate supervisor when maintenance is required.
• Follow established Field Trip procedures not limited to: verify all members (by name) are on the mini buses or buses at the beginning and end of each pick up and drop off from school and field trips; mini buses or buses does not leave until all members are accounted for; only locations listed on permission slips are allowed no side trips
• Prepare reports as needed.
• Must notify immediate supervisor, and Vice President of Operations of any driving violations while operating any vehicle, including personal vehicle. Employee will be responsible for any fines incurred while driving a BGCCP vehicle, e.g., traffic ticket, citation for accidents.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Ability to work some weekends and evenings to support Club events.
• Travel to other clubs may be required as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Skills and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Skill and ability to drive a bus safely and efficiently
• Valid North Carolina State CDL Class B
• (P) Passenger and (S) School bus Endorsements on CDL License

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience working with children
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications.

Travel: Travel will be required to multiple Club facilities throughout all three Regions, and to different area schools on a daily basis.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop and use a keyboard. The employee may be occasionally required to bend and lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate - high. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.