Bus Driver

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is seeking a Bus Driver to safely transport club members to schools and events. Responsibilities include conducting safety inspections and maintaining discipline during transit.

Applicants must possess a High School diploma or GED, a valid North Carolina CDL Class B, and endorsements. Experience with children and CPR/First Aid certifications are preferred. Join us in making a difference in our community!

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Skill and ability to drive a bus safely and efficiently.
• Valid North Carolina State CDL Class B with endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport Club members and maintain discipline.
• Conduct pre and post inspections of the bus.
• Complete and maintain Daily Attendance Checklist.

Skills

Skill to drive a bus safely

Experience working with children

CPR/First Aid/AED certifications

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Valid North Carolina State CDL Class B

Passenger and School bus Endorsements on CDL License

Job description

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Facilities & Transportation, the Bus Driver will safely transport club members between schools, clubs and preplanned extracurricular 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.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely transport Club members following established bus safety rules, including ensuring members have seat belts secured.
• Maintain discipline on the mini buses or buses to ensure safety of members.
• Complete 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.
• Complete and maintain the Daily Attendance Checklist for all members that are picked up and transported each trip.
• Follow all vehicle emergency procedures.
• Be responsible for basic maintenance of mini buses or buses, including fueling, tire pressure, checking fluid levels, securing and locking the vehicle, taking the vehicle for regular oil changes and notifying the immediate supervisor when maintenance is required.
• Follow established Field Trip procedures: verify all members (by name) are on the mini buses or buses at the beginning and end of each pick up and drop off from school and field trips; the mini buses 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.
• Notify the immediate supervisor and Vice President of Operations of any driving violations while operating any vehicle, including personal vehicles; the employee will be responsible for any fines incurred while driving a BGCCP vehicle (e.g., traffic tickets, citations for accidents).
• Participate in weekly staff meetings.
• Be able to work some weekends and evenings to support Club events.
• Travel to other clubs may be required as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Skills and Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Skill and ability to drive a bus safely and efficiently.
• Valid North Carolina State CDL Class B.
• Passenger and School bus Endorsements on CDL License (P and S).

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience working with children.
• 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 to high. Flexibility to working schedules may be required due to changing needs.