Preschool Bus Driver PT

Preschool Bus Driver PT

College Ave - Columbus, OH 43209

Overview

Position Type: Part Time Job Shift: Day Education Level: High School Travel Percentage: Road Warrior Category: Transportation

Position Title

Preschool Bus Driver

Department

Building Services

DOL Status

Non-Exempt

Supervisor

IT Network & Facilities Director

Mission Statement

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is a human service agency offering a varied program that is Jewish in nature. It is committed to enhancing the quality of individual and family life through the promotion of physical, intellectual, and spiritual wellness. It provides educational and cultural programs that reflect the Jewish heritage, health related activities and many services to the community at large. Through its wide array of programs, the JCC pursues its mission of strengthening the individual, family, and community.

Vision Statement

The JCC nurtures a passion for Jewish learning and living. Through programs and services, the JCC provides comfortable and inviting environments in which the community can thrive.

Agency Expectations:

• To ensure the highest quality of programs and services and possess a working knowledge of agency programs and services.
• To represent the agency and provide the highest quality of customer service to individuals and groups with whom you come into contact.
• To welcome, thank and engage JCC members and guests on a daily basis.
• To treat fellow staff with respect.
• To adhere to all policies and practices provided in the employee handbook.
• Wear a JCC Staff ID badge and attend appropriate staff meetings.

Position Summary: Safely transport JCC members, primarily preschool children, to and from JCC activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely transport JCC members based on weekly schedule
  • Mainly preschool age children
  • Occasionally senior adults and/or teenagers or campers
• Be on time and ready to go as scheduled
• Transport lunches to offsite JCC ECLC Locations
• Maintain properly working vehicles
  • Check all fuel levels; fill fuel tank as needed
  • Return all gasoline receipts to supervisor
  • Check and fix fluid levels and tire pressures
  • Report any vehicle problems immediately to supervisor
  • Assure bus is safe for transporting
    • Clear frost / snow from windows
• Safely assist passengers on and off buses as needed
• Keep JCC phone/walkie on & working properly to ensure immediate communication
• Keep bus clean inside and out
• Maintain accurate daily vehicle log
  • Submit log to supervisor every Friday
• During non-driving hours check in with supervisor for assignments
  • Other driving runs
  • Maintenance or housekeeping tasks
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor or JCC Management

Qualifications

1. Knowledge and Education - Minimum Required or Preferred: GED / High School Diploma required; valid CDL-C with a passenger endorsement preferred.
2. Experience - Minimum Required or Preferred: Minimum two (2) years' experience driving commercial vehicles; preferably a school bus.
3. Special Skills: Must enjoy young children, teenagers, and senior citizens; outstanding customer service skills; able to work occasional overtime on an as-needed basis; able to pass random drug testing, background check, and physical examination requirements.