Bus Driver- Afterschool

Job Title:         After School Bus Driver

Department:    Operations

Reports To:     Club Director

Status:             Part Time, Hourly - Contract

Pay:                  $75/day (5 hours/day) for CDL & Passenger Endorsed

     $100/day (5 hours/day) for fully licensed & endorsed drivers (CDL, Passenger & Airbrakes Endorsed)

Schedule:       Monday – Friday, 1:00pm to 6:00pm 

                         Summer Hours Vary

JOB SUMMARY:

MUST HAVE CDL WITH PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITION.

Energetic and responsible driver who has a passion for working with children. Under the supervision and guidance of the Club Director, a CDL Bus Driver is responsible for transporting members to and from various locations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Transport members, following a pre-planned route per a definite time schedule
• Inspects vehicle to ensure it is unoccupied by children each time before exiting the vehicle
• Regulate heating equipment and ventilation of bus for the comfort of passengers
• Drives bus carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations
• Assumes responsibility for the safety of children in loading, unloading and transporting them
• Instructs members in safety precautions and practices
• Signals members when to cross street or highway and assures that children are safely across upon departure form bus
• Maintains discipline, reports any unruly behavior to a supervisor
• Inspects and sweeps bus
• Checks water, gas, oil, and mechanical condition before leaving
• Reports delays and accidents
• Keeps operational records and makes simple reports
• Reports defects or problems with the vehicle to a supervisor
• Performs related work as required
• Attend ALL staff meetings and special training for employees

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Education:

• High School Diploma

Experience:

• Experience working with children
• Driving/Transporting youth in groups utilizing oversized vehicles

Skills:

• State issued Commercial Driver’s License with P Endorsement
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to work in various weather conditions—hot, cold, rainy, etc.
• Ability to meet physical demands
• Ability to move equipment up to 25 pounds
• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to deal with the general public
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• CPR and First Aid Certifications (Will Train)

ENVIRONMENT & WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical requirements include regularly standing, walking, bending, stooping, and lifting (up to 25 pounds).

DISCLAIMER 

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this 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.