BUS DRIVER

# BUS DRIVERThe Shawnee Family YMCA - Shawnee, OK 74804## Overview Position Type Part Time Job Shift Day Education  Level Not Specified Category Transportation ## Description
** Under general supervision, operate the Shawnee Family YMCA passenger bus over designated school and/or field trip routes in accordance with time schedules; pick up and discharge students; provide safe and efficient transportation for students/staff.**## Examples of Duties
* ** Drive the YMCA bus over designated routes in accordance with regulations and laws related to transportation in Oklahoma.**
* ** Maintain bus in a safe operating condition through daily vehicle inspections and driver maintenance. This would include cleaning windows, mirrors, and bus interior; check and maintain oil and water levels; check brakes; check brake lights, signal lights, and other exterior lights; check all doors; report mechanical defects and malfunctions to appropriate personnel.**
* ** Pick up and discharge students/staff at established schools and/or field trips; report incidents, which affect the safety of students.**
* ** Maintain order and discipline among students on bus, following YMCA policies regarding disciplining and reporting any misconduct to Childcare Director.**
* ** Administer first aid, as required and contact YMCA and appropriate authorities in event of serious emergency.**
* ** Conduct student emergency bus evacuation drills as required.**
* ** Utilize cell phone for emergency communication to YMCA.**
* ** Perform related duties as assigned.
**** Free YMCA membership included with employment.**## Qualifications##
** Knowledge of:
**** Safe driving practices; provisions of the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety applicable to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of children; basic first aid; interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
**** Ability to:
**** Operate a school bus over designated routes and/or field trips in accordance with time schedules; pick up and discharge students/staff; maintain order and discipline among students while transporting children; maintain vehicle in a clean and safe operating condition; recognize malfunctions in equipment and take appropriate action; learn designated bus routes including stops and traffic hazards; maintain routine records; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relations with others;

understand and follow oral and written directions; meet schedules and time lines; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; observe legal and defensive driving practices; assist in loading and unloading disabled children as necessary.
**** Licenses and Other Requirements:
**** Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class A or B CDL with a School Bus Endorsement. Subject to a pre-employment physical examination and drug testing and random drug testing during employment. Must pass a background check and have a clean driving record.
**** Environment:
**** Passenger bus environment; driving in various road and weather conditions; noise
**** Physical Abilities:
**** Lift, carry, push and pull heavy objects up to 50 lbs.; sit for extended periods of time when operating transportation vehicle; walk and step up/down or stand for extended periods of time; bend at the waist; hear and speak to exchange information.*
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