Bus Driver
About The Position
The YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire a Part-time Bus Driver for their childcare programs at the Eastside YMCA location. This role involves transporting school bus passengers between assigned stops and schools according to specified routes, ensuring safe transportation while loading and unloading passengers. The driver will act as a role model for children, instruct passengers in safety, and maintain appropriate passenger management. Responsibilities also include keeping route schedules, performing pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections, checking fluid levels, fueling the bus safely, and ensuring all DOT mandated records are up to date and accurate, complying with PA CDL S endorsement license and YMCA standards and government regulations.
Requirements
- At least 21 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania CDL license with current S endorsement
- Ability to pass the DOT mandated physical examination, annually
- Must have a safe driving record
- Must pass criminal and child abuse clearances
- Be drug and alcohol free when driving, and not consume any alcoholic beverages within 8 hours prior to operating a school bus
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
- Patient, dependable, and enjoy children
- Basic knowledge of Erie City and Erie County streets
- Ability to remain calm when stressed
Nice To Haves
- Enjoy watching children grow
Responsibilities
- Transport school bus passengers between assigned stops and schools according to specified routes.
- Provide safe transportation when loading and unloading passengers.
- Act as a role model for the children at all times.
- Instruct passengers in rider safety.
- Wear safety belt assembly while driving.
- Maintain appropriate passenger management.
- Keep route schedules.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections.
- Check fluid levels and fuel the tank in a safe manner.
- Ensure all DOT mandated records are up to date and accurate.
- Ensure compliance with PA CDL S endorsement license and YMCA standards and government regulations.
Benefits
- Health & dental insurance
- Disability and life insurance
- Funded retirement plan
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Free YMCA membership
- Discounted program fees including childcare
- Flexible work schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
