Bus Driver

YMCA of Greater Brandywine•West Chester, PA

11d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Provide bus transportation for YMCA childcare and teen programs from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. The position is used primarily for seasonal camps, but may be year-round depending on branch programs and needs. The driver prepares and checks the vehicle for safety and operational effectiveness, reports safety concerns, maintains the vehicle and ensures required maintenance and fueling are completed, follows trip schedules set by staff, and operates YMCA vehicles according to YMCA policies, procedures, and state laws.

Requirements

At least 3 years of bus driving experience.
Must be at least 21 years old.
CDL driver’s license with passenger and school bus endorsements.
Submit medical clearances to a supervisor to maintain CDL credentials.
Complete online defensive driving training annually.
Maintain a good driving record, checked annually.
Obtain and maintain all additional new-hire certifications and training within 90 days of hire.
Ability to safely drive a bus for long periods of time.
Ability to respond to emergency situations.
Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.

Nice To Haves

5 years of bus driving experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and check the safety and operational effectiveness of the vehicle.
Report safety concerns to a supervisor immediately.
Maintain the vehicle in good working order and ensure required maintenance is performed, including keeping the vehicle appropriately fueled.
Maintain the trip schedule for children as defined by staff.
Drive YMCA vehicles according to YMCA policies, procedures, and state laws.

Benefits

Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid holidays, and plentiful paid time off for full-time employees.
Babysitting while you work, up to 4 hours per day.
Program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons, and employee-marketplace essentials such as home, auto, and pet insurance.
12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility.
Optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
Employee Assistance Program.
Continuing education reimbursement.
Tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University.
Career development and paid training.
Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.