Youth School Bus Driver - Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside

Oceanside, CA 92054

About the Job

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:                                  School Bus Driver
Supervisor:                              Site Director/ Program Manager/ Director of Operations
Status:                                     Hourly/Non-exempt
Rate: $30-32
Work Schedule:                       Varies according to Club

Job Summary

School Bus Driver to operate a certified school bus or school pupil activity bus to transport Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside (BGCO) youth safely and efficiently to/from assigned locations utilizing a pre-designated route.
The School Bus Driver position is per diem, 175/180 day position, based upon the school district calendar year. In addition, this position is based on job performance as well as the number of youth registered weekly; should registration numbers drop, this position may not be needed for that week and/or position terminated.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and/or QUALIFICATIONS:

3 years driving experience (including personal or professional)
Possess a valid California Commercial Driver's License (CDL) OR CDL (Class B) license with Passenger AND School Bus Endorsements, and air brake certification.
Possess a valid and unrestricted School Bus Certificate
Possess Medical Examiner’s Certificate (DL-51) and Medical Examiner’s Card (DL-51A)
Possess First Aid and CPR Certification, or ability to provide within 30 days of hire
Be at least 21 years of age
No conviction of driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) within 15 years
No more than 2 moving violations within the past 36 months
No more than 2 accidents (verified by corresponding violation or points associated with accident) within the past 36 months
Ability to complete a FTA/DOT mandated physical examination or an approved state- specific physical for non-DOT driving position
Willing to complete a pre-employment background check through LiveScan and LexisNexis, willing to complete a pre-employment drug screening, and TB Test
Willingness to comply with FTA/DOT substance abuse regulations and testing requirements outlined in CFR 665 and CFR part 40
Willing to work a part-time schedule
Possess a safe driving record based on Department of Motor Vehicles by providing/submitting to BGCO a copy of Driver’s H6 PRINTOUT

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transport children, parents, and staff by driving a school bus, school pupil activity bus or passenger van to and from school(s), and to and from special outings / field trips while adhering to driving rules and regulations for providing a safe vehicle in the State of California.
Maintain safety of BGCO fleet of vehicles by observing visual defects and checking operating systems routinely. Maintain safety of BGCO members by utilizing positive reinforcement techniques and/or discipline that aligns with established BGCO procedures while in the BGCO vehicle and report all problems to the Site Director.
Maintain good communication with the Boys & Girls Club administration; checking-in with the Site Director and Director of Operations daily. Maintain consistent, punctual, and regular attendance.
Transport children from school to pre-designated location by picking-up children at assigned stops; instructing children when it is safe to board the vehicle; awareness of pickup roster, established loading and unloading procedures, and observance of children hurrying to the pick-up site so no one is left behind.
Maintains safe conditions while traveling by adhering to safety and BGCO rules and following all vehicle and driving laws as outlined for the State of California.
Complete daily all pre-and post-trip inspections for safety and security by inspecting and documenting in BGCO vehicle logs prior to locking the vehicle and completing daily shift. Fuel and re-fuel vehicles weekly as needed. Assist with transporting vehicles for regularly scheduled maintenance with BGCO pre-designated mechanic and offer mechanical or maintenance support work as requested.
Implement emergency plan in the event of an accident; appropriately administer to the needs of the members on-board, administer first-aid, and complete accident report and documentation for all accidents or incidents that occur in BGCO vehicle.
Clean interior of BGCO vehicles daily; clean exterior of BGCO vehicles weekly, or as assigned.
Actively continue to complete annual classroom and behind the wheel bus driver instruction to meet all California state licensing requirements for valid CA School Bus Driver Certificates.
Understand and adhere to all organizational policies and procedures in regards to transportation. Understand and implement the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside.
Attend BGCO, local, and/or regional training and development sessions, as required.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Arrives punctually in order to meet responsibilities in driving and daily assignments. Maintains close communication with Site Director regarding planned or emergency absences for the same reason.
Serves as a positive role model for children in the program through appropriate dress, speech, attitude and courtesy.
Possess reliable transportation to and from Program site.
Maintains highest degree of confidentiality in staff, student and volunteer matters.
Adherence to all organizational policies and procedures.

Appropriate and pre-approved authorization from the Administrative Office of ALL forms, activities and permission slips.
School Bus Drivers in expected to adhere to established BGCO dress code at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work requires routine walking, standing, and bending, and extended periods of time sitting while driving.

Ability to frequently stand, walk, stoop, sit, crouch, bend, speak, and hear.
Ability to engage in physical activity with members without limitation.
Ability to lift, carry, pull, or otherwise move objects between 10 and 20 pounds.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

The Club is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available person in every job. Club policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, age, medical condition (cancer), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

The Club is committed to providing equal opportunities and complying with applicable laws. This commitment applies to everyone involved in the operations of the Club. Our team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are committed to preventing and correcting unlawful discrimination by any employee, supervisor, co-worker, client or customer or anyone else you may encounter in the course of your work.

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Drug screening and a background check is required upon hire.

All BGCO Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with vaccination record submitted to HR at time of hire.
All BGCO Employees must pass DOJ LiveScan fingerprinting & LexisNexis federal criminal and sex-offender background check, pre-employment drug screening, and TB testing. For the safety of our members and staff, convictions of any violent crimes, offenses related to drugs, or crimes against a child will disqualify candidates for employment at Boys & Girls Clubs of Oceanside.

Source : Boys & Girls Club of Oceanside