Bus Driver

Position:
Bus Driver (view job description here)
Classification:
Part-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt (schedule will vary based on school & church event calendars)
Pay Rates: $20 per hour drive time and $8 per hour on-call wait time Primary Reporting Relationship:
Fleet Coordinator Secondary Reporting Relationship:
Operations Director Direct Reports:
None Ministry Area:
Operations, School Interfaces:
Staff, students, and volunteers of Bay Area Church, Bay Area Christian School, and the Early Learning Academy at Bay Area Christian School; other stakeholders as identified and appropriate

Job Purpose:

Bus Drivers will provide safe, orderly, and efficient transportation to and from school and church activities. Drivers will be issued a framework of standard policies and procedures that must be followed, ensuring the safety of passengers is maintained at all times before, during, and after operating the assigned vehicle. Bus Drivers will perform their duties and responsibilities in support of Bay Area Church’s vision to saturate the 4B Area with the gospel by restoring people, families, and churches.

Employee Profile:

A strong, clear Christian testimonyA lifestyle that displays an ongoing personal relationship with God and a commitment to serve Him daily

Acceptance, agreement, and compliance with Bay Area Church’s Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct Major Responsibilities:

Transport stakeholders to and from school and church activities, which may include athletic events, field trips, competitions, conferences, mission trips, and various retreats

Follow the event transportation schedule as closely as possible, accounting for planned and unplanned stops

Maintain a clean and mechanically sound vehicle at all times to ensure safe operating conditions

Conduct safety and operational inspections of assigned vehicle before and after each trip Prioritize safety of passengers, staying apprised of and adapting to any inclement traffic and/or weather conditions throughout the duration of the trip Assist passengers with getting on and off the vehicle, plus loading and unloading equipment as needed

Report any observed mechanical repairs needed

Ensure the assigned vehicle has adequate gas, diesel fuel, oil, battery charge, fluids, tire air pressure, etc., throughout the duration of the trip and service the vehicle as necessary

Obey safety and traffic laws at all times

Attend all required orientations, trainings, and safety meetings as assigned

Assist the Fleet Coordinator with interior and exterior cleaning and vehicle maintenance as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Texas Commercial driver’s license (CDL) with passenger endorsement required

Ability to maintain valid CDL certification according to state regulations

Must be at least 21 years of age for consideration

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Knowledge of safe driving practices required

Clean driving record required: no at-fault traffic accidents or traffic citations within the last five years

Willingness to submit to a detailed background check, MVR, and drug screening upon hire and throughout tenure of employment, as requested

Skills and Abilities:

Previous experience driving a school bus preferred

Previous experience working with children preferred

Ability to read and write at a level necessary to successfully perform the required duties

Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner

Ability to exercise sound judgment and extreme caution while driving

Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties

Ability to establish and maintain friendly, effective, customer-service-driven working relationships with all stakeholders in the performance of required duties

Ability to maintain emotional control under stress

Ability to maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal)
Ability to evacuate students in the event of an accident or emergency

Ability to work around high noise levels and with frequent interruptions

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to…