Van Driver

Operates a van to transport youth and staff to designated locations.

Responsibilities

• Transports youth and staff in a campus van.
• Coordinates and completes assigned transportation responsibilities according to regular schedule.
• Performs proper maintenance and maintains cleanliness on transportation vehicles; completes reports of maintenance needs and safety conditions.
• Monitors and supervises the appropriateness of youth behaviors providing corrections as needed; ensures that passengers wear a seatbelt properly.
• Communicates with appropriate staff members regarding individual youth needs and progress.
• Administers appropriate first aid in the event of an accident.
• Monitors environment and ensures safe and secure conditions for youth.
• Ensures safety in accordance with policies and procedures including youth safety, outings, and reporting guidelines.
• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Previous driving experience.
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bus driving experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of State of Nebraska Vehicle and Driver Safety Guidelines.
• Ability to safely navigate a vehicle in all weather and road conditions.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner.
• Knowledge of the Boys Town Model.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Position requires little to moderate physical activity driving a vehicle.
• Must maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful situations without compromising health and well-being.
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Duties are performed in a confined environment and may range from highly stressful to casual, in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• May be subject to weather and hazardous road conditions.

Pay

$18-19 per hour

Schedule

Hours can vary depending on trip needs, as early as 6 AM to as late as 9:30 PM.

Benefits

• Reduced to no-cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location for employees and dependents enrolled in medical benefits.
• Low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs through pharmacy benefits.
• No-cost mental health visits to an in-network provider.
• Generous match on 401K or 401K Roth account.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parenting resources from experts and professional development opportunities.

About the Organization

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped grow the organization from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. Boys Town National Research Hospital, added in 1977, expanded our services into health care and research fields.