Bus Driver

Location: Railton Center

Classification: Part-Time

About the Role

The Boys and Girls Club of Jefferson City is committed to putting our members first, with a dedication to safety and an ambition to deliver dependable transportation, creating an ideal working environment.

Responsibilities

• Instruct members in the safe and proper methods of boarding and departing from the bus.
• Monitor the operating condition of the bus and report needed servicing or repairs.
• Keep the bus free of litter and trash.
• Comply with Missouri State laws, rules, and regulations, as well as Boys & Girls Club policies relative to transportation.
• Communicate with the Railton Center Unit Director & Director of Operations for daily duties, planned duties, and emergencies.
• Drive the club bus or passenger vans to transport club members, ensuring safe travel.
• Maintain the condition of the bus and keep a daily vehicle log while staying on established routes and schedules.
• Transport members on planned field trips and attend necessary meetings and trainings.
• Supervise children and enforce Boys & Girls Club Rules.
• Ensure children obey safety rules and all children are accounted for.
• Arrive at collection points prior to departure times.
• Ensure adherence to passenger limits and avoid high-traffic or accident-prone routes where possible.
• Record and report all accidents and incidents to your supervisor.
• Prepare special reports as needed and attend training programs, testing programs, first aid courses, refresher courses, and other meetings as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid CDL with School Bus Endorsement.
• Ability to work both afternoon and evening hours (Monday – Friday, 2-5:30 PM, occasional additional hours for events).
• Ability to be a positive role model and establish rapport with children.
• Clean driving record.
• Previous experience driving groups of people.
• Outstanding knowledge of applicable transport and safety codes.
• Excellent route planning abilities.
• Working knowledge of pertinent vehicle maintenance and restoration techniques.
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must pass agency background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass the health and employment requirements set by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and policy manuals.
• Ability to clearly and concisely exchange or receive ideas, facts, and technical information with others.
• Ability to visually monitor activities of club members and road conditions.
• Ability to perform CPR or first aid.
• Ability to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle daily.
• May occasionally lift or move up to 20 pounds.

Pay

Pay Rate: $20-$25 per hour

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 2-5:30 PM. Occasional additional hours outside this range for events.