Driver

Location: Empower Campus 57th Street Brandon Sites Harrisburg Sites Sioux Falls Sites Reports To: Chief Operations Officer EEO Classification: Operatives Job Type:Non-Exempt Direct Reports:None Summary: The Driver is responsible for safely transporting children to and from all programs and activities supported by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire while obeying all laws, driving regulations, and rules of conduct.
Essential Job Functions: Drive vehicles to specified destinations in accordance to transportation schedules and in compliance with traffic regulations.
Ensure the vans or busses are in safe operating condition at all times.
Provide children with transportation home from programs and activities supported by the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire.
Maintain order and security on the van or bus at all times.
Record and report any complaints, delays, or accidents and handle all passenger emergencies or disruptions in a courteous and respectful manner.
Park vehicles in appropriate parking spaces, loading, and unloading zones.
Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of students or trips, hours worked, mileage, and fuel compensation.
Help escort children to cross the road and enter buildings.
Keep knowledge of, and administer first aid according to prescribed procedures and notify emergency medical personnel when necessary.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Secure busses and vans by closing doors, windows, and locking vehicle when not in use.
Responsible for all other duties and tasks as assigned by the Transportation Manager.
Education and Experience Requirements: Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and be over the age of 21.
Candidates with a CDL and passenger endorsement are preferred, but not required.
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire is willing to pay for drivers to obtain their CDL.
Previous experience transporting children is preferred.
Skills and Knowledge Requirements: Must have excellent time management skills and reliability with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Must have excellent communication skills.
Ability to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work both independently and part of a team.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Constant hearing, hand-eye coordination, mind-eye coordination.
Intermittent speaking, standing, walking, kneeling, lifting, reaching, low-level activity, and squatting.
Potential exposure to communicable diseases.
Frequent lifting of objects under 20 pounds, and occasional lifting of items up to 75 pounds.
Indoor and outdoor work.
Extreme temperature in the summer and winter to be expected.
Pre-Employment Screenings: Pre-employment screenings may include, but not limited to, the following: drug screen, criminal background check(s), child abuse/neglect screening(s), driving history screening(s), and reference checks.
The information presented in this document indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification.
It is not designed to contain or represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.
This position may be cross trained to work in other functions of the organization, and additional requirements including work environment and physical may apply in those instances.
BGCSE reserves the right to change, add, or remove any components at any given time, with or without notice.
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Brand: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire Address: 5015 S.
Crossing Pl.
or 2001 E.
8th St.
Sioux Falls, SD - 57108 Property Description: Early Learning Academy Property Number: 3