Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Regional Transportation Supervisor, the Mini Bus Driver provides safe transportation to and from program sites while maintaining a supportive and positive atmosphere. This position may also provide support to other areas as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives bus safely according to YMCA policies and procedures and state laws.
• Completes thorough before-and-after trip checks each day and record all information. Records gas level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms. Cleans out bus each day.
• Promotes safety at all times by keeping first aid supplies fully stocked.
• Ensures that bus rules are announced and followed.
• Develops friendly and positive relationships among staff, volunteers, parents, and children.
• Communicates regularly with other staff members and supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• As required by insurance and license standards, must be at least 21 years of age, with a minimum of 2 years of driving experience or 20 years of age with 3 years driving experience.
• Must have a valid Class C Drivers License.
• Knowledge of the rules/guidelines related to commercial passenger vehicles (bus).
• Must successfully meet YMCA of the Triangle standards for criminal background and motor vehicle checks as well as pass driver screening requirements.
• Must obtain required certifications through the YMCA of the Triangle in Basic Life Support and First Aid within first 30 days of hire.
• Desire and ability to work with children.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Multi-lingual desired but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.