The Community Center Bus Driver drives The SAL bus for school pick-ups and drop-offs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for driving The SAL bus for daily school pick-ups and drop-offs.
• Responsible for seeing that the bus is kept clean after each day.
• Responsible for seeing that the bus is filled with gas and ready each day.
• Check oil, water, and transmission fluid weekly.
• Aware of things that may need to be fixed communicating this to the maintenance person and the Community Center Director.
• Must be aware of and follow all the state of Michigan and Salvation Army safety precautions and procedures.
• Must be aware of and follow all the state of Michigan and federal DOT laws and regulations.
• Must be on time.
• Ready to perform to the best of their abilities in all areas of the program.
• Use the outreach opportunity to its fullest potential.
• Aware of the mission statement of The Salvation Army and make every effort to be a positive representative of The Salvation Army, both on and off site.
• Ability and willingness to promote and comply with the Mission Statement of The Salvation Army
• Must be professional at all times.
• Requests for time off need to be submitted in writing two weeks in advance.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age. Good driving record and a valid CDL license with passenger and air brake endorsements. Some formal work with youth preferred.

Reasoning Ability:

• To distinguish between positive and negative situations, to decide how to approach a problem and resolve it appropriately within The Salvation Army policies and state of Michigan Childcare Licensing

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid driver's license; CDL with passenger endorsement preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Must possess a Michigan DOT Medical Card.
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces in a classroom setting and outdoor setting.
• The ability to quickly see and respond to all situations appropriately within The Salvation Army policies and state of Michigan Childcare Licensing

Work Environment:

• Includes work in an outdoor setting which requires physical strength and stamina to endure heat, cold and other conditions.

In addition:

• Must be highly organized, motivated, and a self-starter.