CDL Bus Driver - Team Headquarters

Job Description

Job Description

Monday-Friday: 11am-4pm

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Bus Driver creates a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while providing safe transportation of program participants to and from program sites while maintaining a supportive and positive atmosphere. accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives bus safely according to YMCA policies, procedures, and state laws.
• Maintains bus in orderly and clean fashion.
• Completes thorough checks before and after every trip, recording all information.
• Records gas level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms.
• Cleans bus out each day after last use.
• Promotes safety at all times, keeping first aid supplies fully stocked.
• Announces bus rules prior to departure for each trip.
• Develops friendly and positive relationship among staff, volunteers, parents, and children.
• Communicates regularly with other staff and supervisor.
• Assists the Food Service Manager with receiving and storing food in accordance with Program guidelines.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Inclusion
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CDL required. Must have School Bus and Passenger endorsement.
• High School Diploma or satisfactory completion of the GED.
• 2 Years Bus Driving experience
• 21 years of age
• DOT medical Examiner Certificate
• Certifications required within 60 days of hire: CPR/AED, BBP, and First Aid
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Position requires a clear criminal background check to include a clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Report)

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.
• Physically perform all skills required of a bus driver.
• Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.