Sr. Bus Driver

Boys Town • Omaha, NE

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Boys Town as a Sr. Bus Driver and play an important role in safely transporting youth and staff to and from school, activities, and community events. You’ll provide a reliable and positive experience for every passenger while supporting the mission of Boys Town to change the way America cares for children and families.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 21 years of age required.
• Previous driving experience required.
• Possess a minimum of a valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements (P/ S) with a good driving record with no K/L/M/O restrictions required.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and Air Brake endorsements within 6 months of transfer or hire required.
• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
• Comply with the DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program required.
• Maintain all required commercial motor vehicle operator qualifications, including a valid DOT medical card certified by an FMCSA medical examiner required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving buses or commercial vehicles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports youth and staff in a school bus.
• Operates a motorcoach/bus safely and efficiently over designated routes.
• Transports passengers to destinations such as events, tours, etc.
• Coordinates and completes assigned transportation responsibilities according to regular schedule.
• Conducts pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
• Adheres to all traffic laws, company policies, and safety protocols.
• Performs proper maintenance and maintains cleanliness on transportation vehicles; completes reports of maintenance needs and safety conditions.
• Maintains accurate logs in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
• Monitors and supervises the appropriateness of youth behaviors providing corrections as needed.
• Ensures that passengers wear a seatbelt properly.
• Communicates with appropriate staff members regarding individual youth needs and progress.
• Administers appropriate first aid in the event of an accident.
• Monitors environment and ensures safe and secure conditions for youth.
• Handles unexpected situations such as weather, traffic delays, or passenger concerns.
• Ensures safety in accordance with policies and procedures including youth safety, outings, and reporting guidelines.
• Successfully complete all School Bus Driver qualification requirements, including Behind-The-Wheel training and Pre-Services Evaluation.
• Once qualified, the position will be authorized to conduct and sign off on Pre-Service Evaluations for other Boys Town Bus Drivers.

Benefits

• Reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs.
• No cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from experts.
• Professional development opportunities within the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED