Bus Driver

If you are searching for rewarding work, great pay, and an opportunity to be part of the nation's premier youth development movement, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County wants to meet you. We are currently looking for a part-time bus driver to join our team of dedicated employees in Monmouth County who are working to make a difference in kids' lives. Under the direction of the Unit Director, the bus driver will operate a school bus or van over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, picking up and discharging members; provide for safe and efficient transportation of all Club members to and from Club, special events, and field trips; assist in loading and unloading of members; and perform daily inspections and maintenance of vehicles. All job responsibilities will be in accordance with guidelines enforced by the office of licensing.

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

• Operate a school bus over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, pick up and discharge students; provide for safe and efficient transportation for members to and from club, special events and field trips.
• Pick up and discharge members at established stops; report incidents which affect the safety of the members as necessary.
• Maintain bus and/or vans in a safe operating condition through prescribed daily vehicle inspections, including washing, cleaning windows, mirrors, vehicles interior and exterior; check and maintain fuel, oil, and water levels; check brakes, brake lights, and doors; report and log all findings, defects, and malfunction to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain records concerning vehicle maintenance, miles driven and number of children transported, and other related matters.
• Assist members in proper vehicle evacuation procedures as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining inspection schedules and records.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

OTHER JOB REQUIREMENTS

• With the assistance of a bus aide, maintain order and discipline among students while driving a school bus.
• Recognize equipment malfunction and take appropriate action.
• Learn designated pick-up route including stops and traffic hazards.
• Establish and maintain cooperative effective working relationships with others.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Observe legal defensive driving practices.
• Assist in loading and unloading children as necessary.
• Pass mandatory random drug and alcohol testing.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Safe driving practices
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Experience working with school-aged youth
• Ability to follow directions and follow through to complete tasks
• Mandatory CPR, First Aid Certifications, Child Abuse Record Information Check, and Criminal History Record Information Check
• Mandatory Mantoux test and physical
• Valid NJ CDL Driver’s License, with P and S endorsements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one year experience in the operation of a motor vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• School bus environment, sitting extended periods of time, pushing/pulling with arms and legs, walking and stepping up and down, bending, hearing, and speaking to exchange information, and lifting heavy objects.
• Driving in various road and weather conditions.

DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, nor to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person