Bus Driver

Job Overview

Drives bus to transport Club members (kids) from affiliated schools to designated Club and over specified routes to local or distant points according to time schedule; inspects and maintains bus; and completes bus log according to organization policy.

Responsibilities and Requirements:

The essential job functions and accountability include:

• Reviews organization’s transportation policy and procedure.
• Inspects vehicle for gas, oil and water and refills when needed.
• Obtains and reviews routes.
• Communicates safety rules and expected behavior during travel to passengers.
• Ensures passenger numbers do not exceed available seats.
• Observes passengers and enforces their safety entering/leaving the minibus.
• Practices safe driving by adhering to speed limits and local traffic regulations.
• Maintains order and discipline of Club members with BGCA approved processes.
• Inspects vehicle daily and reports safety hazards and maintenance needs.
• Completes Vehicle Trip Information Report.
• Ensures vehicle is serviced according to service schedule.
• Cleans inside of vehicle daily.
• Completes incident report on injuries that occur on the bus
• Reports delays, accidents and all safety related incidents.
• Completes other related reports.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be age 21+.
• Must have a valid Tennessee State CDL Class C with a P endorsement
• Must have a valid medical certificate (pass D.O.T. physical every two years)
• CPR Certification
• Must pass a drug/alcohol test and pass testing done at random, post-accident and for reasonable suspicion after employment.
• Possess safe driving record as documented by a clean seven-year MVR.
• Experience driving a vehicle to transport passengers, preferably in a minibus or bus, in a city and urban environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret written information.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Part-time, Contract.
• Hours: M – F, 2pm – 5pm.
• Compensation: $70/day and an additional $30/hr for anything over 3 hours (e.g. Field trips)

Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee is an equal provider of services and equal opportunity employer – CRA 1964 and ADA 1990.