Preschool Bus Driver PT

DescriptionThe Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus, OH 43209

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Preschool Bus Driver

Dept. No: 140

Department: Building Services

DOL Status: Non-Exempt

Supervisor: IT Network & Facilities Director

Mission Statement:

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is a human service agency offering a varied program that is Jewish in nature. It is committed to enhancing the quality of individual and family life through the promotion of physical, intellectual, and spiritual wellness. It provides educational and cultural programs that reflect the Jewish heritage, health related activities and many services to the community at large. Through its wide array of programs, the JCC pursues its mission of strengthening the individual, family, and community.

Vision Statement:

The JCC nurtures a passion for Jewish learning and living. Through programs and services, the JCC provides comfortable and inviting environments in which the community can thrive.

Agency Expectations:

To ensure the highest quality of programs and services and possess a working knowledge of agency programs and services.
To represent the agency and provide the highest quality of customer service to individuals and groups with whom you come into contact.
To welcome, thank and engage JCC members and guests on a daily basis.
To treat fellow staff with respect.
To adhere to all policies and practices provided in the employee handbook.
Wear a JCC Staff ID badge and attend appropriate staff meetings.

Position Summary: Safely transport JCC members, primarily preschool children, to and from JCC activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Safely transport JCC members based on weekly schedule

Mainly preschool age children
Occasionally senior adults and/or teenagers or campers

Be on time and ready to go as scheduled
Transport lunches to offsite JCC ECLC Locations
Maintain properly working vehicles

Check all fuel levels; fill fuel tank as needed

Return all gasoline receipts to supervisor

Check and fix fluid levels and tire pressures
Report any vehicle problems immediately to supervisor
Assure bus is safe for transporting

Clear frost / snow from windows

Safely assist passengers on and off buses as needed
Keep JCC phone/walkie on & working properly to ensure immediate communication
Keep bus clean inside and out
Maintain accurate daily vehicle log

Submit log to supervisor every Friday

During non-driving hours check in with supervisor for assignments

Other driving runs
Maintenance or housekeeping tasks

All other duties as assigned by supervisor or JCC Management

Qualifications

Knowledge and Education - Minimum Required or Preferred: GED / High School Diploma required; valid CDL-C with a passenger endorsement preferred.
Experience - Minimum Required or Preferred: Minimum two (2) years' experience driving commercial vehicles; preferably a school bus.
Special Skills: Must enjoy young children, teenagers, and senior citizens; outstanding customer service skills; able to work occasional overtime on an as-needed basis; able to pass random drug testing, background check, and physical examination requirements.