Bus Driver

Job Details

Job Location: Kerasotes YMCA - Springfield, IL 62711

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Flex/Changes

The first priority is to provide safe transportation to and from program sites while maintaining a supportive and positive atmosphere. Additional duties in support of the program and participants may be assigned.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

• Display a friendly, helpful, and positive disposition.
• Provide customer service that is thorough, timely, organized, and accurate.
• Help ensure the Y is meeting member and participant needs by utilizing good listening skills, attentiveness, objectivity, and patience in all situations.
• Place members and participants as the first and highest priority showing kindness and compassion at all times.
• Demonstrates the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through all daily activities and responsibilities.

• Drives bus safely according to YMCA policies and procedures local, state, and federal laws.
• Records gas level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms reporting any maintenance or repair concerns and confirming those have been addressed or corrected.
• Completes thorough before-and-after trip checks each trip and documents each of these checks recording any deviation from established standards and expectations.
• Cleans out bus each day.
• Responsible for daily check of first aid supplies and restocks as needed.
• Ensures that bus rules are announced, understood, and working with the staff team all riders comply.
• Develops friendly and positive relationships among staff, volunteers, parents, and children.
• Communicates regularly with other staff members and supervisor and attends or completes all required department or program meetings/trainings.
• Maintains current and clear CDL license.
• Maintains current required safety certifications in CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid with AED, and oxygen administration training.

Key Leadership competencies a person should bring to this position:
Functional Expertise, Inclusion, Communication & Influence, Engaging Community, Collaboration, Emotional Maturity.

Express the Ys Cause & Culture; create a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment; deliver a high-quality experience; serve others by welcoming, connecting and supporting; invite others to get involved and give back; listen with the intent to support; see the Y as a lifelong connection.

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