Bus Driver

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain seeks a responsible Bus Driver to transport club members between schools, clubs, and events in Goldsboro, NC. You will ensure safety, complete daily inspections, and coordinate with the Director of Operations on maintenance and safety issues.

The role requires a valid CDL with passenger endorsement, a clean driving record, and CPR/First Aid/AED certifications. Flexibility for some weekends/evenings is needed to support club activities.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

CDL with passenger endorsement

Experience with children

Safe driving

Weekend/Evening availability

Education

High School diploma or GED

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.