Bus Driver

About the Role

The Bus Driver is responsible for driving a YMCA bus to transport members and/or program participants. The primary responsibility is for the safety of the children on the bus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a current Virginia or North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License, with Passenger or School Bus Endorsement and Medical Examination Certificate
• Completes all pre-employment trainings before first day on the job, including: Onboarding, Child Abuse Prevention training, Child Development training, licensing training, and behavior management training
• Ensures the safety of all passengers while entering and exiting the bus and while crossing driveways or parking lots
• Drives safely and observes all traffic rules, signs, and courtesies
• Ensures passenger attendance is taken during the loading and unloading process
• Completes log sheets and safety checklists daily (e.g., Penske pre-trip inspections, mileage logs for each transport)
• Cleans vehicle after each use (e.g., picks up trash, sweeps)
• Locks all doors and windows after each use
• Reports all repairs and/or needed maintenance to the supervisor
• Conducts a visual sweep of the bus before and after each transport; walks to the end of the bus to confirm all passengers have exited
• Disengages the bus alarm at the end of the transport
• Reports any moving violations to your supervisor, including those received while operating a YMCA bus or on personal time
• In the event of an accident, notifies the supervisor immediately, contacts local authorities for an accident report, and does not leave the scene without exchanging information
• Upholds the association’s child protection policies, child abuse and neglect guidelines, and proper reporting procedures
• Uses positive guidance techniques on the bus; pulls over to address negative behavior if necessary
• Maintains ongoing communication with supervisor
• Demonstrates appropriate decision-making abilities
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of YMCA mission, values, purpose, and goals
• Adheres to all Virginia Department of Social Services Division of Licensing standards and familiarizes self with evacuation and emergency procedures for the bus
• Follows the Code of Conduct established by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and trainings to meet the Social Service requirement of 16 hours per year

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years or older
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to certify within 60 days of employment)
• Clear OneSource Criminal Record, CRC, and Child Protective Services (CPS) check
• Negative TB test
• Current Virginia or North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger or School Bus Endorsement
• Current Medical Examination Certificate
• Must meet the YMCA’s insurance carrier’s eligibility requirements
• Driving record transcript on file at the Corporate Office and approved by the YMCA’s Corporate Office Risk Manager
• Able to communicate and work effectively with groups of children

Physical Requirements

• May be required to walk, stand, run, kneel, climb, and stoop
• Must be able to sit on the floor and get back up
• Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking
• Must be able to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications

Pay

$18.00 per hour