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Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas

CDL Bus Driver

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas, Killeen, Texas, United States, 76541

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Job Description

Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Skilled work in the operation of light and heavy shuttle and school bus type vehicles in transporting club members to and from the Club sites.

KEY ROLES • Transports members to and from Club site, following a preplanned route according to a definite time schedule. • Regulates heating/air equipment and ventilation of bus for comfort of passengers. • Drives bus carefully and in compliance with policies and with traffic regulations. • Assumes responsibility for the safety of club members in loading, unloading and transporting them to and from Club sites. • Instructs club members in safety precautions and practices. • Signals club members when to cross street or highway and assures that youth are safely across upon departure from bus. • Builds positive relationships with club staff and school district staff at designated school site pick up areas • Maintains discipline; reports unruly behavior to supervisor. • Inspects and sweeps bus. • Checks water, gas, oil and mechanical condition before leaving on run. Reports delays and accidents. • Keeps operational records and makes simple reports. Reports defects or problems with vehicle to supervisor. • Assures bus meets regular maintenance schedules. • Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: • Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, and of the precautions necessary to avoid accidents. • Must have a clear driving record • Ability to operate a bus in a safe and economical manner. • Ability to understand and carry out instructions and to perform work requiring good physical condition. • Ability to relate to club members, parents, staff and school system personnel. • Ability to complete various forms and records, including updated route sheets, time sheets, field trip forms, incident and accident reports, etc. • Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or completion of GED. • Training on highway safety rules and regulations. • Licenses or Certifications: Must be able to pass all requirements for State of Texas CDL Driver License. Must have passenger endorsement. School Bus Safety endorsement encouraged.

RELATIONSHIPS: Internal: Maintains close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret

guidelines/instructions. External: Maintain contact with members, families and the general public to give and obtain information, either in response to inquiries or as instructed by supervisor.

SKILL/EDUCATION REQUIRED: • High School diploma or equivalent • CDL license with Passenger and School Bus Safety endorsements • Good communication skills, both verbal and written

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. • Ability to sit/drive motor vehicle for extended periods of time • Exposure to outdoor weather conditions

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