Bus Rider

Job Description

Position: Bus Rider

Department: Improving Lives of Children

Supervisor: Transportation Coordinator

Compensation Range: $15.00, Support Salary Scale

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt –Part-Time/Full-Time

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday; Split Shift- based on needs of Children’s Center. Occasional evening or weekend work.

MISSION STATEMENT:

Eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Support driver, safely transport children to and from YWCA Children’s Center in a mini bus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate or equivalent.

Physically able to perform all duties related to mini bus operations.

Ability to meet requirements of Bureau of Regulatory Services licensing.

Current CPR, first aid, and blood-borne pathogen certification. (Provided by agency.)

Satisfactory response to criminal and child abuse and neglect history checks.

Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.

Effective communication skills with students, parents, and YWCA staff members.

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate the minibus in a safe and efficient manner.

Immediately report defective minibus equipment to the Transportation Coordinator

Work effectively with children of varying ages and the YWCA Child Care providers riding the bus.

Safeguard confidential information gained because of the position.

Comply with association driving policy.

Comply with applicable local, state and federal licensing requirements, certification and/or regulations.

Work cooperatively with program participants, YWCA staff and volunteers.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Clean and service the minibus to include interior cleaning, exterior bus washing, installation of fuel, oil and other fluids as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

YWCA location

Off-site location

Potential outdoor events

Sitting, standing, kneeling, bending, some lifting

Frequently required to stand

Frequently required to walk

Frequently required to sit

Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity

Frequently/Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl

Frequently/Continually required to talk or hear

Occasionally required to taste or smell

Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)

Continually work near moving mechanical parts

Occasionally work in high, precarious places

Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals

Frequently exposure to outside weather conditions

Occasionally exposure to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)

Occasionally exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials

While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet; moderate; loud

The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than _40 pounds

Specific vision abilities required by this job include:Close vision; Distance vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Additional remarks regarding work environment:

Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: Mini Bus

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Orientation to YWCA Personnel Policies, Mission, Purpose and One Imperative.

Racial Justice Training

Orientation to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Confidentiality, Mandatory Reporting.

Other appropriate training and in-service which will occur during employment.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this

job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical

requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties

and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer