Bus Driver - Salem YMCA
Responsible for providing safe transportation while operating the YMCA bus on assigned routes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensures the safety of all people on bus
- Perform documented safety checks before using bus
- Promote and maintain a safe, supportive environment for all youth in our care by following child abuse prevention and safety protocols, recognizing and reporting concerns, and consistently modeling appropriate professional boundaries and interactions.
- Abides by all federal, state and municipal traffic laws
- Maintains First/Aid kit and report if item is needed
- Communicates effectively with management team
- Attends job related training and staff development meetings
- Maintain good relationship between the YMCA, the school and the community
- Accurately estimates travel time and traffic patterns to be punctual
- Helps to maintain the bus in good working condition including reporting problems
- Maintain adequate fuel in the bus and fill as needed
- Responsible for recording daily mileage, fuel consumption, and attendance
- Responsible to keep the bus clean and tidy
- Promote and maintain a safe, supportive environment for all youth in our care by following child abuse prevention and safety protocols, recognizing and reporting concerns, and consistently modeling appropriate professional boundaries and interactions
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Ability to drive for periods up to 8 hours.
Exposure to indoor/outdoor elements.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
Ability to observe participant activities in order to enforce safety regulations and policies and procedures
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
Minimal exposure to the illnesses of school age children.
QUALIFICATIONS
Be at 21 years of age or older.
Successful completion of national background check.
Maintain current commercial driver’s license, with minimal points on driving record
Has a record of safe driving
Ability to communicate effectively with children, staff and management
Must be energetic, motivated, and have good common sense
Be a positive role model