Bus Driver

Jimmy Jazz; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

The YMCA of the Northern Sky is seeking a part-time Bus Driver to provide safe transportation to and from program sites, performing pre- and post-trip inspections and maintaining a positive atmosphere with children. You will follow policies, keep attendance records, and report safety concerns with the staff ride-along.

Responsibilities include daily safety checks, fuel/mileage records, and keeping the bus clean.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current Class B Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement.
• Current Medical Examination Card (may be obtained upon hire).
• Approved prior driving history with former DOT employers, if applicable.
• Approved driving history based on YMCA Insurance company standards.
• Free YMCA membership provided to all employees.
• Part-time employees accrue Sick Leave and PTO after one year.
• 12% retirement plan contributions after meeting eligibility and hours.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports assigned passengers while driving the YMCA's bus.
• Develops friendly and positive relationships with staff, children, volunteers and parents.
• Observes and enforces transport policies; maintains attendance records daily.
• Reports safety concerns to staff ride-along; ride-along provides guidance to passengers.
• Follows school guidelines for picking up/delivering children.
• Performs pre- and post-trip safety inspections and reports issues to supervisor.
• Completes thorough before/after trip checks and records all information.
• Records gas level, mileage, maintenance; cleans bus daily.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location 400 1ST AVE S,Fargo, ND, 58103-1901,United States
• Base Pay $20.40 / Hour
• Job Category Transportation
• Employee Type Part Time
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Description

Bus Driver

This position will provide safe transportation to and from program sites while maintaining a supportive and positive atmosphere working with children and will perform pre and post trip inspections. A staff ride-along will ensure that the passengers maintain a safe and acceptable conduct.

• Safely transports assigned passengers while driving the YMCA's bus
• Develops friendly and positive relationships with staff, children, volunteers and parents.
• Observes and enforces the YMCA transportation policies and procedures w ith assistance of staff, keeps an accurate attendance record daily by calling into sites looking for any missing children.
• Immediately reports any safety concerns to driving, attributed by the passengers, to the staff ride-along . The staff ride-along will handle all redirection and guidance to the passengers to assure that they are following proper bus behavior, per policy.
• Observes individual school's guidelines for picking up/delivering children
• Conducts required safety inspections before and after operating the bus and reports concerns to supervisor
• Completes thorough before and after trip checks each day and records all information.
• Records gas level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms. Cleans out bus each day.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• Current Class B Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement
• Current Medical Examination Card - may be obtained upon hire
• Approved prior driving history with former DOT employers, if applicable
• Approved driving history based on the YMCA's Insurance company standards
• All employees receive a free YMCA membership!
• Part-time employees begin accruing Sick Leave immediately upon hire and Paid Time Off (PTO) after one year of employment
• 12% Retirement Plan - The YMCA will automatically contribute an additional 12% of the eligible employee's monthly income into their YMCA Retirement Plan when the following requirements are met:
  • The employee has been employed with the YMCA for 2 years
  • The employee has worked 1,000 hours during each of any two 12-month periods
  • The employee is 21 years of age or older

Summary

Shifts Needed:

7:00am to 8:30am and 1:30pm to 4:00pm

No nights or weekends!

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