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About The Position
The CDL Bus Driver (Seasonal) follows the direction of the Fleet Specialist, transporting children to and from preplanned destinations. This role involves supervising groups of school-age children, ensuring their individual needs are met with dignity and respect, and maintaining their safety by adhering to YMCA policies and procedures. The driver is expected to model, practice, and uphold the Y core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. The YMCA’s culture is driven by its mission and core values, striving to strengthen communities daily. It is a welcoming environment open to all, where individuals can belong and grow. The organization values individuality, believes in the potential of its members to be catalysts for change, and provides nurturing support for personal development. Above all, the Y is determined to make the community stronger, starting with each individual.
Requirements
- Complete the YMCA Transportation Policy packet
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have CDL certification with passenger endorsement (if driving more than a 14-passenger vehicle)
- Have a clean Oregon DMV driving record
- Be CPR and 1st Aid certified within 30 days of employment
- Pass a behind the wheel drive test, conducted by our Fleet Specialist
- Be physically capable of observing and listening for children at all times
- Be physically capable of lifting 40 pounds
- Be able to respond in a timely manner to a child and/or situation to prevent harm
- Have reliable transportation
- Pass a rigorous criminal history background check
Responsibilities
- Follow the direction of the Fleet Specialist
- Carry out transportation of children to and from preplanned destinations
- Supervise groups of school age children
- Ensure all children’s individual needs are met with dignity and respect
- Ensure the safety of all children by following YMCA policies and procedures
- Model, practice and carry out the Y core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
- Understand and adhere to Child Abuse Prevention and YMCA Policy and Procedure Manual
- Complete specified training on the topics of Health and Safety, Child Abuse and Reporting and Concussions
- Report any suspicion of child abuse or neglect as per YMCA guidelines
- Be patient and able to make sound judgments in a timely manner, on a daily basis, while interacting with children
- Supervise children while in transit and know where all children are, at all times
- Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, parents, and children
- Follow documentation requirements for behaviors and injuries
- Attend required staff meetings
- Adhere to the dress code
- Be reliable, prompt, and practice excellent attendance
- Adhere to check in and check out policies
- Maintain safety of YMCA vehicles at all times
- Maintain consistent communication with Fleet Specialist
- Perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management
