Bus Driver

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Bus Driver will be responsible for providing safe, reliable, courteous and efficient transportation service for our program participants. Transports children and staff to schools, field trips, and other locations as approved by the Director and provide supervision and direction to children.

• Must have a current Class B CDL
• Air Brake Endorsement required
• Driver for afterschool and SKY Academy as needed
• 18.00 per hour without School Bus Endorsement
• 25.00 per hour with School Bus Endorsement

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants; actively listens to all children and shows patience, understanding, and respect for others.
• Instructs and guides participants through the rules of riding the bus and ensures adherence; disciplines children within established guidelines of the YMCA and parent, and only when appropriate.
• Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Transportation Coordinator
• Will appear clean, neat, and appropriately attired in accordance with the Association’s Policy on personal appearance
• Will adhere to all policies as stated in the YMCA of Southwest Florida Handbook
• Exercises effective problem solving techniques, tackles issues directly and makes timely decisions based upon logical conclusions of factual information
• Completes work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner
• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s job to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time
• Able to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Positive attitude
• Must be a self starter, with high energy and a positive attitude
• Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
• All other duties as required necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years of experience transporting children highly desirable
• Must possess a valid and active driver's license (Commercial Driver’s License required).
• Ability to meet federal/state/company driving standards (may include license verification, drug testing and driver's test.
• Must meet motor vehicle records clearance requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Successfully meet the Association’s policies on background screening
• Adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
• Must meet all health requirements as required by licensing.
• Understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official questions, and be able to make legible entries on reports and records.
• Be able to drive the vehicle safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, families and staff.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Must have compassion for and desire to work with children.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• CDL License Required
• School Bus and Passenger Endorsements required
• High school Diploma or equivalent
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• Completion of Redwoods Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training
• Completion of Redwoods Blood Borne Pathogens training
• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor