After School Driver

MUST HAVE CDL WITH PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITION.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the CSRA is looking for energetic and responsible employees who have a passion for working with children to join our organization. Under the supervision and guidance of the Club Unit Director, a CDL Bus Driver is responsible for transporting members to and from various locations.

• Transport members, following a pre-planned route per a definite time schedule
• Regulate heating equipment and ventilation of bus for the comfort of passengers
• Drives bus carefully and in compliance with traffic regulations
• Assumes responsibility for the safety of children in loading, unloading and transporting them
• Instructs members in safety precautions and practices
• Signals members when to cross street or highway and assures that children are safely across upon departure form bus
• Maintains discipline, reports any unruly behavior to a supervisor
• Inspects and sweeps bus
• Checks water, gas, oil, and mechanical condition before leaving
• Reports delays and accidents
• Keeps operational records and makes simple reports
• Reports defects or problems with the vehicle to a supervisor
• Performs related work as required

 Additional Information

• Attend ALL staff meetings and special training for employees

• High School Diploma
• State issued Commercial Driver’s License with P Endorsement;
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations;
• Ability to sit for long periods of time;
• Ability to work in various weather conditions—hot, cold, rainy, etc.;
• Ability to meet physical demands;
• Ability to move equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Experience working with children
• Knowledge of youth development
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to deal with the general public
• Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment
• CPR and First Aid Certifications (Will Train)

 Part-Time Position: 1:00pm - 5:30pm (Mon-Fri)

Physical Requirements: Helping members grow, learn, and gain new skills can be very rewarding. The work is sometimes routine but new activities and challenges mark each day. Youth development can be physically and emotionally taxing, as workers constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, and lift (25 pounds constantly) to attend to each member's interests and problems.