What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Keene Young Mens?
Bus Driver
POSITION SUMMARY:
Provides safe transportation to and from program sites while maintaining a supportive and positive atmosphere. All while promoting youth development, healthy living and social responsibility in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures with advocacy for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
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 using a DEI lens.
- Communicates regularly with other staff members and supervisor.
BENEFITS:
- FREE Membership to the Y
- Flexible schedules
- Professional development opportunities
- 401a retirement plan with company match, plus option to contribute to a 403b retirement savings account
- The opportunity to work for a mission-driven organization and to make a real difference in the lives of others in your community
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Has a CDL B license with passenger endorsements.
Meets 80% to 100% of the following qualifications:
- Ability to perform duties with professionalism, enthusiasm, kindness, empathy, care, honesty, and respect.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Knowledge of the rules/guidelines related to commercial passenger vehicles (bus).
- Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR and First Aid.
- Desire and ability to work with children.
- Meet qualifications set by our insurance company for Motor Vehicle History.
PREFERED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS:
- A certificate in DEI or extensive training and work experience.
- Has at least 5 years of work experience as a bus driver with a CDL license.
- Minimum three years' experience working with Children
All positions require passing a background check.
The Keene Family YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital or family status.
