Bus Driver - Part Time

YMCA of Southwest Florida•Bonita Springs, FL

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver will be responsible for providing safe, reliable, courteous and efficient transportation service for program participants. This role involves transporting children and staff to schools, field trips, and other locations as approved by the Director. The driver will also provide supervision and direction to children during transport. The position requires a current Class B CDL with an Air Brake Endorsement. Pay is $18.00 per hour without a School Bus Endorsement and $25.00 per hour with a School Bus Endorsement.

Requirements

Must have a current Class B CDL Air Brake Endorsement required.
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.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, families and staff.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Must have compassion for and desire to work with children.
Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
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.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience transporting children highly desirable.

Responsibilities

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.
Appears clean, neat, and appropriately attired in accordance with the Association’s Policy on personal appearance.
Adheres 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.
Upholds all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by the department.
Understands highway traffic signs and signals, responds to official questions, and is able to make legible entries on reports and records.
Drives the vehicle safely.
Communicates effectively with children, families and staff.
Provides supervision and direction to children during transport.