Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Skilled work in the operation of company van or light shuttle bus type vehicles in transporting club members to and from the Club sites.

  KEY ROLES

• Transports members to and from Club site, following a preplanned route according to a definite time schedule.
• Regulates heating/air equipment and ventilation of bus for comfort of passengers.
• Drives bus carefully and in compliance with policies and with traffic regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety of club members in loading, unloading and transporting them to and from Club sites.
• Instructs club members in safety precautions and practices.
• Signals club members when to cross street or highway and assures that youth are safely across upon departure from bus.
• Builds positive relationships with club staff and school district staff at designated school site pick up areas
• Maintains discipline; reports unruly behavior to supervisor.
• Inspects and sweeps bus.
• Checks water, gas, oil and mechanical condition before leaving on run. Reports delays and accidents.
• Keeps operational records and makes simple reports. Reports defects or problems with vehicle to supervisor.
• Assures bus meets regular maintenance schedules.
• Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, and of the precautions necessary to avoid accidents.
• Must have a clear driving record
• Ability to operate a bus in a safe and economical manner.

• Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to perform work requiring good physical condition.
• Ability to relate to club members, parents, staff and school system personnel.
• Ability to complete various forms and records, including updated route sheets, time sheets, field trip forms, incident and accident reports, etc.
• Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or completion of GED. 
• Training on highway safety rules and regulations.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions.

External: Maintain contact with members, families and the general public to give and obtain information, either in response to inquiries or as instructed by supervisor.

SKILL/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid state issued driver’s license
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to sit/drive motor vehicle for extended periods of time
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

DISCLAIMER:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees assigned to this job.

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