Bus Driver Jobs

About The Position

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.