Position Summary:

Under direct supervision, responsible for operating an agency vehicle as outlined in BGCGC’s Transportation Policies & Procedures

Essential Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to the Transportation Policies & Procedures
• Understand and adhere to the established internal Club procedure/system for the area of transportation
• Inspect bus/van daily and record and report finding(s)
• Clean interior of the bus/van daily; clean exterior of the bus/van weekly or as needed
• Assure compliance to the directive requiring the number of passengers do not exceed the number of seat belts
• Assure compliance to the “No Smoking or Eating in Bus” regulation
• Maintain and control discipline in the bus/van and report problems to Unit Director
• Maintain accurate reporting records
• Complete incident reports on all accidents that occur on the bus/van
• Attend staff meetings upon request

Additional Responsibilities:

• May be assigned special projects and other duties periodically by Supervisor
• May participate in special programs and/or events
• Part-time employees are required to attend a certain amount of training (Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast management will determine dates and times)
• Review and respond to e-mails, voicemails and other forms of communication within one business day

Essential Skills & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a clear approved Mississippi Commercial Driver License
• Must be insurable by BGCGC’s insurance carrier
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications

Valued Skills & Experience:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Five years or more experience of bus driving for a public or private school system

Required Competencies:

• Problem solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, gather and analyze information skillfully and maintain confidentiality
• Interpersonal skills – maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas and exhibit a willingness to try new things
• Oral communications – speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrate group presentation skills
• Written communications – edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively and able to read and interpret written information
• Planning/organizing – prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently
• Quality control – demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality
• Adaptability – adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands and able to deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events
• Dependability – consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, respond to management direction and solicit feedback to improve performance

Relationships:

Internal: Maintain close, daily contact with Club staff (professional and volunteer), Club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain guidelines/instructors; instruct; and advise/counsel

External: Maintain contact with other Clubs, vendors, consultants, organizations, government agencies and others to achieve program goals and objectives, manage costs, share information, and resolve problems.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or fell objects, computers, files, and other general office equipment and products. Employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Employee must occasionally visit other Boys & Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast Clubs.
• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually low. When Club is in session, the noise level may be moderate to loud.

Disclaimer:

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Schedule:

• Day shift

Shift:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Pass Christian, MS 39571: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person