Bus Driver

Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 1,117,147 - 1,465,852; Part time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee is seeking a part-time bus driver to transport members from schools to the Club in Franklin, TN. The ideal candidate will have a valid Tennessee State CDL Class C, excellent communication skills, and a safe driving record. Responsibilities include inspecting the bus, communicating safety rules, and maintaining order among the children. Hours are Monday to Friday from 2pm to 5pm with a compensation of $70/day plus additional pay for extra hours.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 21 or older.
• Must have a valid medical certificate and pass D.O.T. physical every two years.
• Experience driving a vehicle to transport passengers.
• Ability to read and interpret written information.

Responsibilities

• Drive bus to transport Club members from schools to Club.
• Inspect and maintain the bus.
• Communicate safety rules to passengers.
• Complete vehicle trip information report.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Safe driving record

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR Certification

Tools

Valid Tennessee State CDL Class C

Job description

Drives bus to transport Club members (kids) from affiliated schools to designated Club and over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule; inspects and maintains bus; and completes bus log according to organization policy.

Position Description - Responsibilities and Requirements:

Essential job functions & accountability:

• Reviews organization’s transportation policy and procedure.
• Inspects vehicle for gas, oil and water and refills when needed.
• Obtains and reviews routes.
• Communicates safety rules and expected behavior during travel to passengers.
• Ensures passenger numbers do not exceed available seats.
• Observes passengers and enforces their safety entering/leaving the minibus.
• Practices safe driving by adhering to speed limits and local traffic regulations.
• Maintains order and discipline of Club members with BGCA approved processes.
• Inspects vehicle daily and reports safety hazards and maintenance needs.
• Completes Vehicle Trip Information Report.
• Ensures vehicle is serviced according to service schedule.
• Cleans inside of vehicle daily.
• Completes incident report on injuries that occur on the bus.
• Reports delays, accidents and all safety related incidents.
• Completes other related reports.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be age 21+.
• Must have a valid Tennessee State CDL Class C with a P endorsement.
• Must have a valid medical certificate (pass D.O.T. physical every two years).
• CPR Certification.
• Must pass a drug/alcohol test and pass testing done at random, post-accident and for reasonable suspicion after employment.
• Possess safe driving record as documented by a clean seven-year MVR.
• Experience driving a vehicle to transport passengers, preferably in a minibus or bus, in a city and urban environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret written information.

Posted qualifications serve as a guide for candidate review and are not fixed. BGCMT reserves the right to deviate from posted credentials in determining what combinations of candidate education, experience, and skills are best suited to a position. This may also include changes to contract, hours and compensation including termination of contract if circumstances call for such changes or termination. BGCMT is an equal provider of services and equal opportunity employer – CRA 1964 and ADA 1990.

Job Type: Part-time, Contract.

Hours: M – F, 2pm – 5pm.

Compensation: $70/day and an additional $30/hr for anything over 3 hours (e.g. Fieldtrips).