Bus Driver

Position: Bus Driver

Department: Improving Lives of Children

Supervisor: ILC Operations Director

Compensation Range: $18.00

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt –Part-Time/Full-Time

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday; Split Shift- based on needs of Children’s Center. Occasional evening or weekend work.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Safely transport children to and from YWCA Children’s Center in a mini bus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. A minimum of 1-year experience safely transporting children using a 14-passenger vehicle.
3. Hold and maintain a Michigan’s Chauffeur's license.
4. Excellent driving record, in accordance with insurance and DHS licensing regulations.
5. Physically able to drive and perform all duties related to mini bus operations.
6. Ability to meet requirements of Bureau of Regulatory Services licensing.
7. Current CPR, first aid, and blood-borne pathogen certification
8. Satisfactory response to criminal and child abuse and neglect history checks.
9. Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
10. Effective communication skills with students, parents, and YWCA staff members.
11. Ability to pass a federally mandated drug/alcohol screen.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Operate the minibus in a safe and efficient manner.
2. Immediately report defective minibus equipment to the ILC Operations Director
3. Work effectively with children of varying ages and the YWCA Child Care providers riding the bus.
4. Safeguard confidential information gained because of the position.
5. Comply with association driving policy.
6. Comply with applicable local, state and federal licensing requirements, certification and/or regulations.
7. Work cooperatively with program participants, YWCA staff and volunteers.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

1. Clean and service the minibus to include interior cleaning, exterior bus washing, installation of fuel, oil and other fluids as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. YWCA location
2. Off-site location
3. Potential outdoor events
4. Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, some lifting
5. Occasionally required to stand
6. Occasionally required to walk
7. Continually required to sit
8. Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
9. Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
10. Continually required to talk or hear
11. Occasionally required to taste or smell
12. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
13. Continually work near moving mechanical parts
14. Occasionally work in high, precarious places
15. Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
16. Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions
17. Occasionally exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)
18. Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
19. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet; moderate; loud
20. The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than _40___ pounds
21. Specific vision abilities required by this job include:Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus
22. Additional remarks regarding work environment:
23. Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used:

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Orientation to YWCA Personnel Policies, Mission, Purpose and One Imperative.
2. Racial Justice Training
3. Orientation to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Confidentiality, Mandatory Reporting.
4. Other appropriate training and in-service which will occur during employment.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer