Van Driver

Operates a van to transport youth and staff to designated locations.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Compensation: $18-19

Hours can vary depending on trip needs, as early as 6 AM to as late as 9:30 PM

Transports youth and staff in a campus van.

• Coordinates and completes assigned transportation responsibilities according to regular schedule.
  
• Performs proper maintenance and maintains cleanliness on transportation vehicles; completes reports of maintenance needs and safety conditions.
  
• Monitors and supervises the appropriateness of youth behaviors providing corrections as needed; ensures that passengers wear a seatbelt properly.
  
• Communicates with appropriate staff members regarding individual youth needs and progress.
  
• Administers appropriate first aid in the event of an accident.
  
• Monitors environment and ensures safe and secure conditions for youth.
  
• Ensures safety in accordance with policies and procedures including youth safety, outings, and reporting guidelines.
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of State of Nebraska Vehicle and Driver Safety Guidelines.
  
• Ability to safely navigate a vehicle in all weather and road conditions.
  
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner.
  
• Knowledge of the Boys Town Model.
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 21 years of age required.
  
• Previous driving experience required.
  
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record required.
  
• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
  
• Bus driving experience is preferred.
  

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
  
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position requires little to moderate physical activity driving a vehicle. Reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, youth, or families. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions and may be exposed to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. Duties are performed in a confined environment and may range from highly stressful and potentially aggressive to casual and leisurely, in both indoor and outdoor settings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subject to weather and hazardous road conditions.
  

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town - it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io.