Bus Driver E

Class: Non-Exempt, Part Time

Hourly Rate: $24.00/hour

Hours: Up to 29 hours/week, M-F, evening and occasional Saturday hours

Location: Main Branch

Job Summary: Operate a school bus or passenger van to transport members safely and efficiently to an assigned location using a designated route. Perform related duties as required or assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Drive a school bus over an assigned route in accordance with time schedules, picking up and/or discharging members

Maintain good working order among youth passengers both on the vehicle and while picking up and/or discharging members

Assist in maintaining the vehicle in a clean and safe condition, inspect the assigned vehicle daily and promptly report, correct, or cause to be corrected any noted defect

Keep operation records; participate in emergency evacuation drills

Transport members and/or parents on field trips, athletic events and other assigned trips

Assist with supervising Club members at site, as well as during pickups, drop-offs and field trips

Communicate and report any incidents which take place during a bus route in a timely manner; ensure the safety of all members

Verify member absences with Club management

Attend re-training, skill improvement, safety and other meetings as directed

Administer first aid as needed, assist in supervising groups on all field trips and sports events in between drop-off and pick-up

Uphold organization mission and values, as well as develop positive relationships and abide by boundaries established by BGCGG

Attend necessary trainings to maintain school bus certificate; attend weekly meetings

Comply with all road regulations and laws specified in the commercial driver handbook issued by DMV and follow all CHP 82.7 handbook laws; obey all traffic laws

Conduct a pre-trip of bus before departure Qualifications

At least 21 years of age

Experience driving a school bus or heavy motor vehicle

Experience working with youth in a group setting preferred

Valid CA driver license, current auto insurance, safe driving record, reliable transportation and at least 2 years of driving experience

Bilingual capabilities preferred

Must maintain valid CPR certification throughout employment through BGCGG CPR Program or through another acceptable CPR certification agency Licenses & Certificates

California Class B driver license

Successful completion of all examination components required by school bus drivers by the CHP including PS endorsement

Valid School Bus Certificate (Required restrictions: 1, 4, 5)

Valid standard First Aid Certificate

Valid Medical Exam Certificate (DL51A)

Current copy of T-01 card Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Frequently sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, reach overhead; may move students weighing up to 25 pounds

Use both hands and legs simultaneously; repetitively twists and exert pressure with wrists and hands

Have rapid mental and muscular coordination; communicate clearly and able to understand normal voice conversation

Have good depth perception and color vision; drive a school bus; work inside and outside; work with loud noises and vibration

Visual acuity sufficient to see small details and long distances in an outdoor environment

Occasionally exposed to fumes, gases, machinery with moving parts and moving vehicles

Frequently exposed to minor, occasionally severe, contagious diseases; may require working split shifts, and/or extended hour and long day assignments; direct contact with public, students, passengers and other club and district staff Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Ability to effectively communicate including verbal, written, in small and large group settings

Must have strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and rapport

Ability to drive defensively including proper operation of school buses and vehicles of various sizes

Knowledge of applicable provisions of the California Motor Vehicles, safe driving practices and approved first aid method

Ability to interact with members on a bus including behavioral issues

Ability to easily follow and distribute directions such as bus routes, field trip schedules, work schedules and maps

Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks including effective time management and attention to detail

Ability to maintain Daily Vehicle Records (DVR's) and note mechanical issues or damage found on the bus during inspections

Must be able to collaborate effectively; ability to apply critical thinking skills when problem solving Requirements

Position may require standing/sitting for extended periods of time, dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, bending at the waist; seeing to review and analyze reports, documents or other reports; hearing and speaking to communicate and provide information to others; speaking to be heard before groups of people; position may require to lift, carry, pull or otherwise move objects between 10-20 pounds

Must pass Staff Instructional Exam prior to employment

Fulfills minimum professional development requirement