RCHS Bus Driver

Rapid City - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13-09-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Organization: Youth & Family Services (YFS)

Department: RCHS

Position: Bus Driver

Status: Full-Time

Reports to: Rapid City Head Start Director

Location: Rapid City SD

Work Schedule:

Work Days: Monday through Friday

Hours/Week: 40/23

Non-smoking work environment. Wage DOEQ. E.O.E.

Benefits: YFS strives to provide its employees with top-quality benefits. YFS employees are offered medical dental vision long-term disability and life insurance as well as multiple paid holidays paid vacation and sick leave 401K and retirement/pension options and more!

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required. Experience working with children preferred. Must have or be willing to obtain a valid commercial drivers license (CDL) within a determined amount of time. Must meet Head Start Program Performance Standards. Must receive Department of Transportation (DOT) physical to acquire a CDL and be willing to submit to random drug testing as required by the DOT. Minimum of 21 years of age (BFOQ) and have a good driving record. Maintain a working knowledge of the needs of the ages of children assigned to and the ability to be responsive to those needs. Ability to communicate and cooperate with children other staff and parents effectively and tactfully. Ability to work with people of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Punctuality dependability and flexibility. Must learn and execute emergency preparedness plan and be responsive to emergencies that may arise. Ability to maintain order in a moving vehicle. Current vehicle liability insurance and a valid drivers license required.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for providing transportation to children as assigned in accordance with performance standards policies and Department of Transportation regulations.
Responsible for completing required bus inspections and paperwork and fueling of vehicles as needed.
Ensure all mileage reports are complete and turned in at required time.
Drive defensively and be aware of safety of children at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures involving passengers and vehicles. Enforce bus safety rules including safety belt use.
Learn and be familiar with assigned route/s.
Remain informed and updated on transportation rules regulations and laws.
Assist teacher in all aspects of the classroom operation. Assignment may be one or several classrooms.
Create support and maintain a healthy safe learning environment conducive to each childs intellectual physical social emotional and aesthetic development.
Establish and maintain a positive and trusting relationship with children and their families.
Assist in all assigned grant activities including but not limited to in-kind and United Way.
Maintain accurate records for each child data entry and completion of appropriate documents and referrals as needed in a timely manner.
Actively supervise and engage children at all times to ensure child safety.
Follow Youth & Family Services Discipline Policy and Behavior Management Guidelines.
Maintain confidentiality as it relates to information about children families and other staff members.

Additional Functions: Assist in recruitment of children families and volunteers for program services. Promote and support all YFS programs and services. Act in accordance with purpose philosophy values goals policies and procedures of YFS. Model appropriate behavior while working with other staff children and families. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor. Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings as requested by supervisor.

Environmental Functions: Ability to lift up to 50lbs. Flexible work schedule.

How to Apply: For consideration an application for employment must be submitted to the YFS Human Resource Department. Application may be downloaded at: Please note that resume only will not be accepted.

How to Submit Application:

By email:

In person or by mail: Youth & Family Services 1920 N. Plaza Blvd. Rapid City SD 57702

Other location: One Stop Career Center

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Organization: Youth & Family Services (YFS)Department: RCHS Position: Bus DriverStatus: Full-TimeReports to: Rapid City Head Start DirectorLocation: Rapid City SD Work Schedule: Work Days: Monday through FridayHours/Week: 40/23 Non-smoking work environment. Wage DOEQ. E.O.E. Benefits: YFS strive...