Job Description

Position Summary:
The Los Altos Family YMCA is a looking for experienced drivers to drive passenger vans. As a vehicle driver, the top priority is safety. Under the supervision of the Transportation Coordinator, the Youth Vehicle Driver will drive children participating in the YMCA before and after school programs and any other programs throughout the year. May also provide support in other areas as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Drives bus safely according to YMCA policies and procedures and state laws.
  • Completes thorough before-and-after trip checks each day and record all information. Records gas level, mileage, and maintenance on designated forms. Cleans out bus each day.
  • Promotes safety at all times by keeping first aid supplies fully stocked.
  • Ensures that bus rules are announced and followed.
  • Communicates regularly with other staff members and supervisor.
  • Attend all staff meetings, trainings and other YMCA functions as required by Supervisor
  • Maintain open lines of communication with participant, parents, staff and supervisor.
  • Knowledge of California Motor Vehicle Code, Education Code sections and laws applicable to student transportation, as well as deadlines to submit paperwork and inspections.
  • Responsible for maintaining updated license and certifications to transport passengers
  • Responsible for maintenance of vehicle, including interior cleanliness, fluid and fuel levels, documenting pre-trip / post-trip checklists, and vehicle inspection.
  • Work with Transportation Coordinator regarding any vehicle issues.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA Competencies (Leader):

Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Supports fundraising. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.

Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • CPR & First Aid certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
  • Must meet California and Federal requirements and YMCA Transportation qualifications regarding MVR report and maintain satisfactory driving record.
  • Must complete Association Training and testing program.
  • Must have current Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
  • Class B/Youth Bus or Class C license and MVR report.
  • Criminal Clearance including fingerprints
  • Health Exam Screening with Negative TB test and Negative Drug Test Screening.
  • Complete online New Employee Orientation and Child Abuse Prevention training.
  • Experience as a van driver preferred.
  • At least 3 years of licensed driving experience demonstrating safe and defensive driving practices prior to this application.
  • Submit to a fingerprint / background check
  • Complete all online trainings
  • Criminal clearance including fingerprints
  • Health Screening with negative TB test and negative drug screening
  • Perform other duties, as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Environmental Factors: Indoor and outdoor facilities (e.g. childcare and recreational sites); exposure to heat, cold, potentially hazardous chemicals, toxic materials; work on slippery or uneven surfaces. Noise level is usually moderate to loud. While in this position the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.