What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Brigade Boys & Girls Club?
Title: Bus Driver
Status: Salary- Non-exempt
Reports to: NHC Director
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Brigade BGC Bus Driver is responsible for safely operating the bus, transporting Club members in a professional and responsible way, and represents self as a positive, caring, respectful role model for Club members and general public.
KEY ROLES:
Leadership
1.Interact with school staff, parents, and members of the public in a courteous and respectful manner receiving complaints and criticism regarding schedules and quality of service
in a professional and responsible manner
2. Ensure safe passage of Club members to and from designated locations
3. Establish transportation routes that are efficient, timely and responsive to the transportation needs of Club members and school officials
4. Ensure that the BBGC bus is in good operating conditions at all times, pick up & drop off Club members as per the schedule, maintain order and security on the bus & obey all
laws, regulations and rules of conduct.
5. Operate the bus in as safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, state, city and applicable driving laws/regulations
6. Perform daily safety & maintenance checks
7. Report any and all damage, needed repair via BBGC Repair Form. Advise supervisor of any requirements for maintenance or repairs
8. Clean the bus as scheduled and/or required
9. Ensure the bus is safely and securely stored
10. Maintain schedules and maintain order of the BBGC bus
11. Pick up & deliver Club members as per established schedule
12. Take attendance on the BBGC bus
13. Ensure BBGC Club members are aware of rules & responsibilities as passengers
14. Maintain order & discipline on the bus
15. Make note and report to supervisor any behavioral of disciplinary problems immediately
Strategic Planning
16. Plan, develop, and implement a route that meets the transportation needs of Club members
Resource Management
17. Daily assess the safety and operating systems of the BBCG bus assigned to assure necessary maintenance issues are addressed immediately
Partnership Development
18. Develop partnerships with school staff, members of the public & parents
Marketing & Public Relations
19. Maintain positive and professional relationships with school staff, members of the public, parents & Club members
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
20. Work with team members in assuring the needs of Club members are met
21. Assure vehicles are maintained, fluids and filled and fuel is at least 1/2 full at all times
22. Perform other related duties
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
The BBGC Driver is required to have, as a minimum:
1) A clear/clean Class 3 CDL driver's license with a bus endorsement
2) A Criminal Records background check
3) Drug Screen
Knowledge
The BBGC team member must have proficient knowledge in the following areas
1) Knowledge of highway and school bus regulation
2) Knowledge of how to support children in accordance with BGCA established standards
3) Knowledge of scheduling systems and procedures
4) Knowledge of record keeping systems
5) Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards & procedures
Skills
The BBGC team member must demonstrate the following skills:
1) Ability to operate a school bus in a safe & responsible manner
2) Passenger service skills and public interaction skills
3) Analytical and problem solving skills
4) Decision making skills
5) Effective verbal and listening communication skills
6) Ability to read & write to records pickups and maintain daily records
7) Stress management skills
8) Time management skills
Personal Attributes
The BBGC team member must demonstrate the following personal attributes
1) Be honest & trustworthy
2) Be respectful
3) Possess cultural awareness & sensitivity
4) Be flexible
5) Demonstrate sound work ethics in accordance with standards identified in the BBGC Code of Ethics
Working Conditions
Physical demands: moderately strenuous job. The driver must sit for long periods of time and requires intense concentration, particularly in poor driving conditions
Environmental Conditions: must work in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat
Sensory Demands: requires intense concentration
Mental demands: must maintain order & discipline on the bus while driving