Bus Driver

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain; Beaufort (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain in North Carolina seeks a reliable Bus Driver to transport club members between schools, clubs, and scheduled events while prioritizing safety and passenger care.

You will perform pre/post trip inspections, maintain records, and support youth programs through responsible vehicle operation, adherence to policies, and timely reporting of maintenance or safety issues.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be 25 years of age or older.
• Ability to drive a bus safely and efficiently.
• Experience working with children.
• Valid State CDL with passenger endorsement and clean driving record.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports Club members following bus safety rules and ensures seat belts are used.
• Maintains discipline on minibusses or buses for passenger safety.
• Completes Pre and Post Inspection Form at start and end of day.
• Notifies Club Director of maintenance or safety issues immediately.
• Completes and maintains Daily Attendance Checklist for transported members.
• Follows vehicle emergency procedures.
• Performs basic maintenance tasks and notifies supervisor when maintenance is needed.
• Verifies all members are on board and accounted for during pickups and trips; follows field-trip procedures.
• Prepares reports as needed.
• May work some weekends and evenings to support Club events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bus driving safely

Youth interaction

Safety awareness

Discipline management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL w/passenger endorsement

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision of the Director of Operations safely transport club members between schools, clubs, and preplanned extracurricular scheduled events. This position is responsible for transporting club and staff; adhering to all safety rules, motoring regulations, and laws; ensuring passenger safety; completing reports; coordinating maintenance and upkeep of the bus.

The successful candidate will show passion for youth, be able to articulate how they steward resources, identify how integrity relates to the position, and have a history of demonstrating respect for all contacts including clients, peers, agency partners, and the general community.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Safely transports Club members following established bus safety rules, including ensuring members have seat belts secured.
• Maintains discipline on the minibusses or buses to ensure the safety of members.
• Completes a Pre and Post Inspection Form at the beginning and end of each day.
• Notify the Club Director of all maintenance or safety issues immediately.
• Completes and maintains Daily Attendance Checklist on all members that are picked up and transported each trip.
• Follows all vehicle emergency procedures.
• Responsible for basic maintenance of minibusses or buses, including fueling, tire pressure, checking fluid levels, securing and locking the vehicle, taking the vehicle for regular oil changes, and notifying immediate supervisor when maintenance is required.
• Follow established Field Trip procedures not limited to: verify all members (by name) are on the minibusses or buses at the beginning and end of each pickup and drop off from school and field trips; minibusses or buses do not leave until all members are accounted for; only locations listed on permission slips are allowed – no side trips
• Prepare reports as needed.
• Must notify immediate supervisor, and Vice President of Operations of any driving violations while operating any vehicle, including personal vehicle. The employee will be responsible for any fines incurred while driving a BGCCP vehicle, e.g., traffic tickets, or citations for accidents.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Ability to work some weekends and evenings to support Club events.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills And Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be 25 years of age or older
• Skill and ability to drive a bus safely and efficiently
• Experience working with children
• Valid State CDL w/passenger endorsement and clean driving record must be maintained
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certifications.

TRAVEL:

Travel will be required to multiple Club facilities throughout all three Regions, and to different area schools on a daily basis.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop and use a keyboard. The employee may be occasionally required to bend and lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate-high. Flexibility to work schedules may be required due to changing needs.