Bus Driver Part-Time

Eckerd Connects; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a rewarding role in mentoring at-risk youth as a Bus Driver, where you will provide essential transportation services while ensuring safety and compliance. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact on young lives through your daily interactions and responsibilities. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on helping youth achieve their potential while enjoying part-time benefits, including vacation and retirement savings plans. If you’re passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary qualifications, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Prorated Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay

Retirement savings plan with employer match

AD&D Insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid State driver's license and Commercial Driver's License with Passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to various locations and perform general maintenance duties.
• Maintain accurate trip reports and inspect vehicle conditions.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to relate to youth

Knowledge of crowd control techniques

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Tools

Office Equipment

Automobile

Job description

Want to make a difference in a young person's life? This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth.

Hourly Rate: $17.20 to $20.00

Our Part-time Benefits:

• Prorated Vacation, Sick and Holiday Pay
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• AD&D Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Service Contract Act (SCA) Position

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Bus Driver reports to the Security & Transportation Manager and is an hourly, non-exempt position.
• The Bus Driver responsible for supplying transportation services to students and performing general maintenance duties throughout the center.
• The Bus Driver transports students by bus and automobile to various vocational sites, medical centers, recreational activities, courts, etc.
• Inspects and reports on the mechanical condition of vehicles.
• Maintains accurate and complete trip reports of each use of any vehicle.
• When not performing the duties of the Shuttle Bus Driver will perform alarm and patrol duties in assigned areas to protect life and property against theft, misappropriation, vandalism, fire, flood, or similar disaster, suspicious acts and/or persons, and other unusual conditions.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Valid State driver's license and Commercial Driver's License in the state of employment with Passenger endorsement and an acceptable driving record.

Additional Requirements: Prefer knowledge of riot and crowd control techniques and law enforcement procedures. Must maintain CPR/FA Certification. Ability to obtain a bus driver's license. Ability to effectively relate to trainee population. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Position requires an ability to operate office equipment and drive an automobile. In addition, must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

Our Program Location:
Denison Job Corps
10 Opportunity Dr.

Denison, IA 51442

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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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