Bus Driver (Summer 2024)

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

YMCA - Metuchen, NJ

Part-time - Entry Level

Metuchen, NJ

Social Assistance

About the position

The Bus Driver position at the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge, and South Amboy is a part-time role responsible for ensuring the safety of passengers during transportation. The driver will operate a bus for YMCA participants, adhering to health and safety guidelines while exemplifying the core values of the YMCA: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The position runs from June 20, 2024, through the end of August 2024, with a commitment of 3-6 hours per day, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all health and safety guidelines are strictly adhered to.
• Ensure the safety of all passengers in the bus.
• Arrive on time (approximately 5 minutes prior to pick-up) at scheduled centers.
• Confirm delayed openings and school closings with YMCA personnel or as indicated on local radio station.
• Use the bus only for transportation of YMCA participants unless authorized by a supervisor.
• Report any ticket, moving violation, or incident affecting driving status to the Human Resource Director and Executive Director immediately.
• Be a positive, desirable role model for children and parents.
• Know emergency procedures and implement them if necessary.
• Report all accidents/incidents to the immediate supervisor as soon as possible and complete the accident/incident report.
• Ensure that all passengers and the driver are wearing seatbelts at all times.
• Maintain and submit Vehicle Destination Logs, Gas Logs, and Mileage Logs according to YMCA procedures.
• Perform a pre-trip inspection checking the bus for safety hazards before use.
• Ensure the bus has gas and is kept orderly, returning all lost and found items to the appropriate department at the end of the run.
• Prohibit smoking, eating, and drinking while driving the bus.
• Drive with extreme courtesy, representing the Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge, and South Amboy YMCA.
• Prepare and submit Vehicle Maintenance Request forms immediately upon detecting a bus defect or possible defect.
• Assist children getting on and off the bus.
• Walk to the back of the bus and back to the front at the end of the bus run to ensure all children have safely gotten off the bus.
• Possess an operational cell phone (provided by YMCA) and keep it turned on, pulling off the road to operate the phone.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and YMCA training sessions.
• Adhere to 'House Rules' and exemplify the four core character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Accurately complete time sheets daily, signing at the end of the week.
• Communicate with the supervisor any issues or concerns surrounding the transportation of passengers and/or the bus.

Requirements

• Passenger Endorsement CDL
• High school diploma or GED
• Able to meet the Redwoods Vehicle Driver Requirements
• Able to communicate effectively
• Must be a minimum of age 21

Benefits

• YMCA membership
• Flexible scheduling
• Fun, team-oriented workplace
• Professional development provided FREE to employee
• Personal growth encouraged