Seasonal Driver Class A B CDL MO School Bus Driver

The St. Louis Jewish Community Center (the J) has been providing excellent experiences in health & wellness, early childhood and adult education, sports and recreation, camping, Jewish and cultural experiences for the entire community for over 140 years. Members and program participants enjoy access to state-of-the-art facilities and programs. The Js commitment to diversity and equity is ongoing, and our culture is warm and inclusive of all, regardless of faith. Employees are safe being who they are at work. We invite you to be a part of our amazing team and community.

Summary:

Safely transport campers and staff members and volunteers as needed. Drivers use school buses, large straight trucks, bumper hitch trailers, and 12 passenger vans driving in rural, city, and open interstate conditions. This is a seasonal position which runs from mid-May to early-August.

Responsibilities:

• Transport campers and staff to hospital, Doctors appointments, airports, trips out of camp, etc. in a timely manner.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections prior to starting any vehicle. Post-trip, inspect for lost items and campers prior to parking.
• Report any service needs of the vehicles to Transportation Director.
• Assist administrative personnel and parents in promoting a positive relationship between the camp, campers, and parents.
• Secures campers adaptive equipment (i.e.: wheelchairs, etc.).
• Assist in evacuation procedures during emergencies and evacuation drills.
• Responsible to keep vehicles clean and full of fuel.
• Maintain accountability and responsibility for gas cards.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Salary: $25/hr

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 25 years of age (in order to drive rented/leased vehicles)
• Must possess a valid Missouri School Bus Drivers License and class A or class B CDL with passenger/school bus endorsement.
• Minimum of 1-3 or more years of verifiable experience in bus driving.
• Must be able to pass a DOT mandated physical and a pre-employment drug screen
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle records check.
• Must have the ability to comfortably and safely drive a School Bus, large straight truck, bumper hitch trailer, or 12 passenger van in city traffic, on the interstate, and in rural areas.
• Must have experience in pulling and backing bumper hitch trailer.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends depending on the needs of the camp.
• Must be able to read and follow instructions easily and to read and understand directions and maps.
• Must have good personal hygiene and good customer service skills and demonstrate a positive demeanor.
• Must have the ability to interact personally with campers, staff, volunteers and families, demonstrating good customer service to include patience, positive attitude and responding appropriately to questions.
• Must have physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with luggage loading and unloading.
• Have cell phone service plan to be able to be on an “on call basis” for emergency needs.
• Overnight travel, as needed.

For more information about the J and all that we do, please visit our website: www.jccstl.org.

The J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program.