Bus Driver

YMCA of Greater Erie; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Free YMCA membership

Discounted program fees

Flexible schedule

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Erie is seeking a Part-time Bus Driver for our childcare programs at Eastside YMCA. You will transport students on designated routes, monitor safety, and model responsible behavior for children.

The position offers 20–29 hours weekly, Monday–Friday, with pay from $18.00 to $22.00 per hour depending on experience. Benefits include health and dental insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays, PTO, and a free YMCA membership.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid PA CDL license with S endorsement.
• Able to pass DOT physical annually.
• Safe driving record required.
• Pass criminal and child abuse clearances.
• Drug and alcohol free before driving; no alcohol within 8 hours prior to operating a bus.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers between stops and schools according to routes.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections and address issues.
• Maintain route schedules and ensure passenger safety during loading/unloading.
• Comply with YMCA standards and governing regulations.

Skills

Patience

Dependability

People skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PA CDL license with S endorsement

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire Part-time Bus Driver for our childcare programs at our Eastside YMCA location. Are you patient, dependable, and enjoy children? Do you know how to drive a school bus and have a basic knowledge of Erie City and Erie County streets? Do you want to have your weekends free? If so, please read on!

This position pays up to $18.00 - $22.00/hour depending on experience.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PART-TIME BUS DRIVER

As a Part-time Bus Driver at our Erie Area locations, you transport school bus passengers between assigned stops and schools according to specified routes. Always alert, you provide safe transportation when loading and unloading passengers. You are careful to act as a role model for the children at all times!

You are friendly and patient as you instruct passengers in rider safety, you always wear your safety belt assembly while driving and you maintain appropriate passenger management. As a key part of our childcare programming, parents feel good about leaving their children in your capable hands.

You are conscientious about keeping route schedules, pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections, checking fluid levels and fueling tank in a safe manner. All DOT mandated records up to date and accurate and you ensure compliance with your PA CDL S endorsement license and YMCA standards and government regulations.

Qualifications For a Bus Driver

• At least 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possess and maintain a valid Pennsylvania CDL license with current S endorsement
• Ability to pass a the DOT mandated physical examination, annually
• Must have a safe driving record
• Must pass criminal and child abuse clearances
• Be drug and alcohol free when driving, and not consume any alcoholic beverages within 8 hours prior to operating a school bus
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Are you a people person who especially enjoys staying on a schedule? Do you have a CDL license and knowledge of buses? Are you patient and able to remain calm when stressed? Do you enjoy watching children grow? If so, you might just be perfect for this position!

WORK SCHEDULE

This typical schedule for this part-time position is 20-29 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

About Ymca Of Greater Erie

We are a nonprofit organization with a focus on healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. Our cause is to strengthen the community. We serve a diverse population of men, women, and children with an emphasis on families. Our membership is 21 million strong and spread across more than 2,600 Y associations nationwide. Here, locally, our four membership branches, outdoor recreation center, nine early and school-age education program centers, and community outreach programs serve more than 35,000.

We value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy a great work-life balance and be treated with respect. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages for full and part-time employees. We truly believe that the YMCA is for all people, and that shows in our staffing. Here, you will be able to put your experiences, abilities, and energy to work as you impact the lives of those around you.

Some of the benefits that we offer, depending on your position and schedule, include

• health & dental insurance
• disability and life insurance
• a funded retirement plan
• paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO)
• a free YMCA membership
• discounted program fees including childcare
• a flexible work schedule

Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour