Bus Driver

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain seeks an organized Bus Driver to safely transport club members and staff between schools, clubs and events. You will ensure passenger safety, complete inspections, and report maintenance needs while adhering to all laws and safety rules.

The role requires a CDL Passenger endorsement, a clean driving record, CPR/First Aid/AED certifications, and at least a high school diploma or GED. You must be 25+ and able to work flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 25 years of age or older.
• Valid State CDL with passenger endorsement and clean driving record.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports Club members between schools, clubs and events following safety rules.
• Maintains discipline on minibuses to ensure passenger safety.
• Completes daily Pre and Post Inspection Forms at start and end of day.
• Notifies Club Director of maintenance or safety issues immediately.
• Completes and maintains Daily Attendance Checklist for transported members.
• Follows all vehicle emergency procedures.
• Performs basic maintenance including fueling, tire checks, and reporting needs.
• Follows Field Trip procedures and verifies all members are accounted for.
• Prepares reports as needed.
• Notifies supervisor of driving violations and bears responsibility for any fines.
• Participates in weekly staff meetings.
• May work weekends and evenings to support Club events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe driving

Experience with children

CPR/First Aid/AED

CDL Passenger Endorsement

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.