Bus Driver - NE_Boys and Girls Club 1-350

THE SALVATION ARMY

JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB CODE:
DATE: 06/12/01

JOB TITLE:    BUS DRIVER

INCUMBENT:   

REPORTS TO:   PROGRAM DIRECTOR

LOCATION: 

FLSA STATUS:   NON-EXEMPT 


JOB SUMMARY:

Drives a Salvation Army vehicle in order to transport passengers to and from Salvation Army activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Provides transportation for children to and from school and Community Center.

Provides transportation for children to and from afternoon activities including sporting events.

Provides transportation for children to and from day camp and during day camp trips.

Provides transportation for groups for summer camp.

Picks-up and delivers miscellaneous items as needed.

Drives carefully and observes/complies with all traffic signs and road/weather conditions to ensure the safety of passengers.

Parks vehicle in a safe and clearly marked parking space.

Locks vehicle doors when vehicle is not in use.

Fuels vehicle in accordance with state gasoline regulations and The Salvation Army standards.


Logs all mileage on standard forms; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.

Arrives at destination according to schedule or telephones ahead when severe delays occur.

Maintains control of passenger activities by prohibiting unsafe or non-Christian behavior.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Schedules routine maintenance of The Salvation Army vehicle to ensure safety of passengers and long life of vehicle.

Washes and cleans vehicle regularly.

Performs other related work as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:

Salvation Army Bus

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

and

Two years experience operating an automotive vehicle,

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Valid State Driver's License.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of acceptable driving techniques and practices.

Knowledge of safety precautions associated with transporting passengers.

Ability to drive a passenger vehicle ensuring the safety of passengers and protection of the vehicle.

Ability to read and follow maps.

Ability to gauge time needed to arrive at destination.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Ability to meet attendance requirements.

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language.


Ability to drive a vehicle in heavy traffic and extended trips.

Ability to spend the night away from home due to extended trips.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work involves driving a vehicle where there may be physical discomforts associated with changes in weather such as rain, cold, snow, heat or discomforts associated with long distance trips or heavy traffic.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

The purpose of a job description is to outline the essential functions unique to a particular job within a specific department. Job descriptions are used to recruit, train, and evaluate employees.