Van Driver - Part Time - Council Bluffs

• Location 815 N. 16th Street,Council Bluffs, IA, 51501,United States
• Job Category Operations
• Employee Type PT Seasonal

$18 -$20.50/hr, depending on experience

Location: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands, Council Bluffs - 815 N. 16th St. Council Bluffs, IA 51501

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands (BGCM), an affiliate with Boys & Girls Clubs of America is a comprehensive out-of-school provider designed to support the most vulnerable youth in the Midlands. Our vision is to provide a world-class Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters our doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, demonstrating good character and citizenship, and living a healthy lifestyle.

It is our mission to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, healthy and caring members of society. Safety, Accountability, Positivity, Integrity, Professionalism and Respectfulness are our core values that are embedded in our everyday culture.

The Van Driver safely transports members over scheduled routes and/or to/from schools and special excursions in a Club vehicle; ensuring vehicle operation is in a safe operating condition; ensuring safety of members during transport, loading and unloading from vans; and assisting with routine club deliveries.

• Assists members and other passengers (seating chart – restraints – special equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from the vehicles including both emergency situations and normal transport
• Adheres to local and state transportation requirements
• Utilizes Club vehicles to transport Club Members to after-school programs and/or field trips while maintaining safety of all
• Inspects vehicle and reports safety hazards and maintenance needs to Club Director
• Completes driver/vehicle checklist. Performs pre and post trip inspections to ensure the safe operating condition of the vehicle
• Practices safe driving by adhering to speed limits and local traffic regulations
• Passenger Safety:
  Communicates to passengers' safety rules and expected behavior during travel. Insures passenger numbers do not exceed available seats and vehicle limits;
  Observes passengers and enforces safety rules entering/leaving the van
• Prepares documentation (daily mileage, van condition report, incident/accident reports, inspection, disciplinary and positive behavior reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information
• Monitors all members during transit for the purpose of maintaining order and ensuring the safety of passengers
• Reviews organization's transportation policy and procedure
• Performs first aid as necessary for the purpose of meeting the immediate health care needs of members

• High School Education or GED
• Must be 21 years of age or older and have 5 years of driving experience
• Combined experience and/or formal training equivalent to a minimum of three years driving a van or minibus to safely transport passengers preferably in a city or urban environment
• Able to read and interpret written information
• Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems
• Ability to assist in program areas by giving and following instructions and supervising members in a safe environment
• Must be able to perform basic math; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems
• Must be familiar with pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; routes; first aid; two-way radio and/or cell phone communications; utilizing wheelchairs; tie downs, child safety seats, and general safety practices and procedures
• Experience working with and demonstrating compassion and/or sensitivity toward vulnerable populations and individuals with diverse backgrounds present in the organization’s service population, both individually and in groups
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with Club staff, Board members, volunteers, community groups, and…