Bus Driver

Job DescriptionJob Description

Primary Function:

Responsible for transporting club members to and from the club in a safe manner and maintaining company vehicles.

Key Roles (Essential Responsibilities):

• Operates bus on a prescribed route by picking up or leaving off members at designated locations; follows established signaling and safety procedures.

• Instructs members in the safe and proper methods of boarding and departing from the bus.

• Monitors operating condition of the bus on a continual basis and reports needed servicing and/or repairs. Keeps the bus free of litter and trash.

• Prepares accident and special reports as needed.

• Attends training programs, testing programs, first aid courses, refresher courses and other meetings as scheduled.

• Maintain daily vehicle log and stay on established routes and schedules.

• Complies with State laws, rules and regulations and Boys & Girls Club policies relative to transportation.

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of the members.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Training Responsibilities:

• Explain basic concepts to trainees

• Stimulate thinking and dialogue

• Serve as content resource person

Relationships:

• Internal: Maintain contact with Club program staff and Director

• External: Maintain contact with members and parents as needed; provide advice and/or discipline

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Valid Florida CDL Class B license with passenger and air brake endorsement and “S” endorsement

• Experience driving bus preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Ability to pass required physical examination

• No convictions for moving violations as verified through the Florida Division of Motor Vehicles in the three (3) continuous years preceding the date of application for position

• Ability to work flexible hours and handle various routes

• Ability to read maps and make relevant independent determinations with respect to routes

• Demonstrated ability to work with youth

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• 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.

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to sit
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Company DescriptionFounded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The Clubs provide more than a safe, fun and constructive alternative to being home alone -they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth. The twenty Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 10,000 children ages 6-18. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is to inspire and assist all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.Company DescriptionFounded in 1971, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The Clubs provide more than a safe, fun and constructive alternative to being home alone -they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth. The twenty Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 10,000 children ages 6-18. The mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is to inspire and assist all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

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