Child Transportation Driver

Center for Children and Families, Inc.; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of Norman at Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) seeks a Child Transportation Driver to safely operate a 15-passenger van, transport children on fixed routes, and assist with boarding and exiting, including those with mobility needs.

The role requires a clean driving record, background check, and pre-employment drug testing, with training in child safety and vehicle maintenance. Prior school-vehicular driving experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be 25 years of age or older with clean driving record and pass a background check.
• Comfortable driving a 15-passenger van.
• Prior driving experience, especially with school buses or large vehicles.
• Training in child safety, emergency procedures, and vehicle maintenance.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and may be subject to random testing.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate assigned vehicle (vans, or minibuses) on fixed or scheduled routes.
• Transport children from school to the Boys & Girls Club site on time, following posted schedules.
• Assist children with boarding and exiting the vehicle, including those with disabilities or mobility needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment aboard the vehicle; enforce safety rules and discipline as needed.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle (tires, brakes, lights, safety equipment, fuel) and report any issues immediately.
• Ability to work with children in a calm, authoritative, yet friendly manner.
• Assist with field/activity trips follow established procedures on field/activity trips.
• Must practice safe driving operations at all times. Must comply with all state and federal laws and CCFI/BGCN policies and protocols.

Skills

Safe driving

Calm authoritative demeanor

Ability to work with children

Education

25+ years old

Clean driving record

Background check

Pre-employment drug test

Tools

Vehicle inspection

School bus driving experience

Job description

Boys & Girls Club of Norman at Center for Children and Families, Inc. (CCFI) seeks an experienced and enthusiastic professional to fill the role of Child Transportation Driver.

CCFI is one of Cleveland County’s oldest and most successful independent, private nonprofit agencies. Located in the heart of Norman, CCFI offers a wide range of strengths-based services to vulnerable children, youth and families. CCFI offers a very competitive benefit package, professional training and a supportive team environment.

CCFI recognizes that the legal aspects and consequences related to medical marijuana, cannabidiol (CBD), and hemp are evolving and may be subject to change. These issues may affect various areas of the organizations current policies regarding employees, students, parents, and individuals on CCFI’s property, driving agency owned vehicles or attending agency events.

CCFI will continue to enforce its currently adopted policies. As changes in state and/or federal law occur, we will review and evaluate our policies to determine whether revisions are necessary to remain in compliance with applicable laws.

Employees of CCFI are expected to comply with all state and federal laws at all times as a condition of their continued employment.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Safely operate assigned vehicle (vans, or minibuses) on fixed or scheduled routes.
• Transport children from school to the Boys & Girls Club site on time, following posted schedules.
• Assist children with boarding and exiting the vehicle, including those with disabilities or mobility needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment aboard the vehicle; enforce safety rules and discipline as needed.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle (tires, brakes, lights, safety equipment, fuel) and report any issues immediately.
• Ability to work with children in a calm, authoritative, yet friendly manner.
• Assist with field/activity trips follow established procedures on field/activity trips.
• Must practice safe driving operations at all times. Must comply with all state and federal laws and CCFI/BGCN policies and protocols .

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 25 years of age or older with clean driving record, and able to pass a background check.
• Must be comfortable driving a 15-passenget van.
• Prior driving experience, especially with school buses or large vehicles.
• Training in child safety, emergency procedures, and vehicle maintenance
• The applicant must pass the pre-employment drug test and may be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.