CDL Licensed Bus Driver

YMCA of Youngstown; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Youngstown is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe transportation for program participants while maintaining a welcoming, respectful atmosphere. You will drive to sites, adhere to policy and safety standards, and support youth development within a nonprofit community organization.

This role emphasizes positive relationship-building with staff, volunteers, and members, while ensuring buses are well-maintained and compliant with regulations.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of bus driving experience preferred.
• CDL with Passenger endorsement required.
• Certifications CPR/AED and First Aid due within 30 days of hire.
• Desire and ability to work with children.
• Knowledge of commercial passenger vehicle rules and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Drives bus safely according to YMCA policies and state laws.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues at all levels.
• Creates a safe environment where others feel welcome and respected.
• Maintains safety by keeping first aid supplies stocked.
• Ensures bus rules are announced and followed.
• Completes before-and-after trip checks and records gas, mileage, and maintenance.
• Cleans the bus daily.
• Communicates regularly with staff and supervisor.

Skills

Bus driving

CDL with Passenger endorsement

Safety awareness

Relationship building

Education

CPR/AED and First Aid certifications

Job description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Bus Driver at the YMCA of Youngstown provides safe transportation to and from program sites while maintaining a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals.

OUR CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming:we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine:we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful:we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing:we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined:above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Drives bus safely according to YMCA policies and procedures and state laws.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Creates a safe environment in which others feel welcome and respected.
• Promotes safety at all times by keeping first aid supplies fully stocked.
• Ensures that bus rules are announced and followed.
• Completes thorough before-and-after trip checks each day and records all information, such as gas level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms.
• Cleans out bus each day.
• Communicates regularly with other staff members and supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years work experience as a bus driver preferred.
• Possess an appropriate class license, CDL with Passenger endorsement
• Knowledge of the rules/guidelines related to commercial passenger vehicles (bus).
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED, First Aid, New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment Prevention, Y Leader certification
• Desire and ability to work with children.
• Track record of building relationships with staff, volunteers, and parents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.
• Ability to safely drive a bus for long periods of time.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards
  related to the activity.