Driver (Part-time) - AMIKids Manatee

AMIkids, Inc.; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

PTO & Holidays

Wellness Programs

Pension Plan

403(B) Retirement Plan

Student Loan Forgiveness

Pet Insurance

Travel Assistance

Car Rental Discounts

Gym Discounts

Job summary

AMIkids, Inc. in Florida seeks a Driver to provide safe, supervised transportation for youth to program activities, homes and other assigned locations, while upholding safety as the top priority.

The role requires maintaining a valid driver's license with endorsements (including CDL if needed) and strict adherence to Institute policies and safe driving practices. You will serve as a positive role model and may participate in overnight or weekend trips as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current DOT Medical Examination Certificate (for applicable roles/programs)

Responsibilities

• Transports youth to and from the Institute and its activities in a safe, timely and professional manner while obeying traffic laws and safe driving procedures.
• Maintains required driver's license with appropriate endorsements including CDL, if required, in good standing.
• Enforces Transportation Policy and Institute policies, rules and procedures.
• Operates Institute vehicles professionally and serves as a positive role model for youth.
• Ensures proper supervision of youth and safe boarding/deboarding.
• Oversees overnights or trips as needed, including weekends and extended hours as required.
• Administers first aid and CPR during emergencies per National standards.

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalency

Current DOT Medical Examination Certificate

Job description

The Driver is responsible for providing safe, professional and supervised transportation to and from program activities, student homes and other assigned locations. The Driver may be required to drive assigned vehicles for scheduled special event(s) and/or unforeseen Institute requirements. At all times, the Driver's primary concerns are the safety, proper supervision and positive role modeling for our youth.

• Transports youth to and from the Institute and its activities in a safe, timely and professional manner obeying all traffic laws and regulations and adhering to safe/defensive driving procedures.
• Maintains required driver's license with appropriate endorsements including CDL, if required, in good standing according to Institute policies and insurance carrier requirements.
• Enforces the Transportation Policy and all relevant Institute policies, rules and procedures.
• Operates Institute vehicles professionally and courteously, always acting as a positive role model for youth during the operation of the vehicle.
• Ensures the proper supervision of youth and the safe boarding and debarking.
• May overseeday trips and special activities that involve recreational sports, facility and equipment cleaning, grounds maintenance and equipment relocation.
• May participate inovernight trips and occasional weekend trips that may require sleeping in tents, boats, institutes, etc. under varying weather conditions and that may require extended 16-hour workdays/24 hour on-call status.
• Administers first aid and CPR during emergencies in accordance with National standards.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor(s),

Assist with special projects and other duties as needed.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• HS Diploma or Equivalency,
• Current DOT Medical Examination Certificate (for applicable roles/programs)

What's in it for you?

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time Team Members including:

• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in General or related field.

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