Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Under the supervision of the Club Director, safely transport club members between schools, clubs, and preplanned extracurricular scheduled events. 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• Safely transports Club members following established bus safety rules, including ensuring members have seat belts secured
• Maintains discipline on the van/bus to ensure safety of members
• Completes a van/bus 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 van/bus, 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 van/bus at the beginning and end of each pick up and drop off from school or field trips; van/bus 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, Human Resources 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 BGCGTB vehicle, e.g., traffic ticket, citation for accidents
• Ensure seating charts are current and up-to-date monthly with the assistance of the Club Director
• Participate in weekly staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid State CDL w/passenger endorsement
• Impeccable driving record: must meet the requirements to be added to organizations insurance policy
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Skill and ability to drive a van/bus safely and efficiently
• Experience working with children
• Mandatory CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications.
• Maintain a DOT Medical Card

Travel:

Travel may be required to multiple Club facilities throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando and Pinellas counties. The route you will travel daily is for the county you are hired for.

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 30 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.

Disclaimer:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in the classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodations will be possible and based on individual basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.