Bus Driver

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain•Williamston, NC

68d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, this position is responsible for safely transporting club members between schools, clubs, and pre-planned extracurricular scheduled events. The role involves ensuring passenger safety, adhering to all safety rules, motoring regulations, and laws, completing reports, and coordinating maintenance and upkeep of the bus. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for youth, responsible stewardship of resources, integrity, and respect for all contacts.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Must be 25 years of age or older
Skill and ability to drive a bus safely and efficiently
Experience working with children
Valid State CDL w/passenger endorsement and clean driving record must be maintained
CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications.

Responsibilities

Safely transports Club members following established bus safety rules, including ensuring members have seat belts secured.
Maintains discipline on the minibusses or buses to ensure the safety of members.
Completes a Pre and Post Inspection Form at the beginning and end of each day.
Notify the Club Director of all maintenance or safety issues immediately.
Completes and maintains Daily Attendance Checklist on all members that are picked up and transported each trip.
Follows all vehicle emergency procedures.
Responsible for basic maintenance of minibusses or buses, including fueling, tire pressure, checking fluid levels, securing and locking the vehicle, taking the vehicle for regular oil changes, and notifying immediate supervisor when maintenance is required.
Follow established Field Trip procedures not limited to: verify all members (by name) are on the minibusses or buses at the beginning and end of each pickup and drop off from school and field trips; minibusses or buses do not leave until all members are accounted for; only locations listed on permission slips are allowed – no side trips.
Prepare reports as needed.
Must notify immediate supervisor, and Vice President of Operations of any driving violations while operating any vehicle, including personal vehicle. The employee will be responsible for any fines incurred while driving a BGCCP vehicle, e.g., traffic tickets, or citations for accidents.
Participate in weekly staff meetings.
Ability to work some weekends and evenings to support Club events.
Other duties as assigned.