CDL BUS DRIVER – PART-TIME

CDL Bus Driver Position Type: 
Part-Time, Non-Exempt, 10-12 hrs. per week

Description
Bus drivers are responsible for transporting members from school to the Boys & Girls Club facility. This position provides transportation for after school routes and special events.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):
This position’s primary responsibilities are:

• Operate vehicles safely and professionally
• Transport members, following pre-planned routes per a definite time schedule during the school year
• Drive vehicles carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations
• Assume responsibility for the safety of children in loading, unloading and while transporting them
• Instruct members in safety precautions and practices
• Maintain discipline of passengers; report any unruly behavior to a supervisor
• Clean bus interior daily
• Perform daily preventative maintenance checks
• Keep operational records up to date and report issues to supervisor
• Participate in Bus safety pre trip inspections

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend relevant staff meetings and training events
• May participate in additional special programs and/or events
• Evenings/weekend work may be involved
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Must have a CDL license Class B or above w/ air brake and passenger endorsements and/or be willing to attain CDL within the first 60 days of employment
• Education – High School diploma or GED
• Dependable and safe driving history
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain (Will Train)
• Ability to pass DCF Level II background screening and drug test

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience working with or transporting children preferred
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior issues
• Ability to organize and supervise members while maintaining a safe environment
• Ability to work with the public
• Experience driving transit buses is a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position generally works M – F, 1:30PM – 4:30PM; however, may require longer hours outside of this schedule and occasional weekends when necessary for field trips. Work is conducted indoors and outdoors.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to hear at a normal conversational level
• Ability to maintain high energy level when necessary
• High degree of emotional intelligence
• Ability to work in various weather conditions—hot, cold, rainy, etc.

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Salary: $20 per hour