7D Van Driver

West Suburban YMCA•Newton, MA

15d

About The Position

The Van Driver provides safe transportation to and from program sites while maintaining a supportive, positive atmosphere. The role may also provide support in other areas as assigned. The schedule is approximately one hour per day: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:30–3:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 12:00–1:00 p.m., for a total of 5–6 hours per week. A 7D license is required to drive the WSY van. The position includes conducting daily before-and-after trip checks, recording vehicle and maintenance information, cleaning the van, keeping first-aid supplies stocked, and ensuring passengers follow van rules. The driver supports the YMCA’s equity, diversity, belonging, and inclusion commitments and builds positive relationships with staff, volunteers, parents, teachers, and children. CPR and First Aid certifications are required within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

At least one year of work experience as a van driver.
Appropriate Class 7D license.
Knowledge of rules and guidelines related to 7D passenger vehicles.
Commitment to supporting and furthering the organization’s anti-racist work, including learning about its initiatives and being able to discuss them with members if needed.
CPR and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire.
Desire and ability to work with children.
Track record of building relationships with staff, volunteers, and parents.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people across social and economic backgrounds.
Ability to safely drive a van 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.

Responsibilities

Drive the van safely in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures and state laws.
Complete and record thorough before-and-after trip checks each day.
Record gas level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms.
Clean out the van each day.
Promote safety by keeping first-aid supplies fully stocked.
Ensure van rules are announced and followed.
Support the organization’s diversity, equity, belonging, and inclusion commitments and consider strategies to support its diversity goals.
Build friendly, positive relationships with staff, volunteers, parents, teachers, and children.
Communicate regularly with other staff members and the supervisor.
Provide support in other areas as assigned.