Part-Time Bus Driver

OVERVIEW

Mercy Street exists to cultivate mutually transforming relationships with inner-city youth through Christian mentorship.
The part-time bus/shuttle driver safely transports students between school campuses and Mercy Street facilities, ensuring passenger safety, maintaining student behavior, and performing daily vehicle inspections. This role requires a clean driving record, a valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), and the ability to pass background checks, physical exams and drug tests.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent written communication skills and verbal communication skills.
• Great interpersonal skills with both children and adults.
• An ability to affirm and consistently demonstrate a commitment to our cause, statement of faith, and most importantly, a passionate connection to our mission.
• Able to pass a criminal background check, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug/alcohol test & physical and reference checks.
• Driving Expertise: a valid Texas driver’s license, clean driving record, and excellent driving skills are essential. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to transport more than 15 passengers at a time.
• Safety Mindset: A strong commitment to safe driving practices and awareness of traffic regulations.
• Customer Service: Ability to interact positively and helpfully with individuals from all walks of life and stages of life.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage schedules, routes, fleet and/or vehicle maintenance and upkeep, and documentation effectively including safety inspection, transportation rosters, etc.
• Physical Skills: The ability to lift and carry items and load/unload vehicles as needed based on programming needs. Demands sitting, reaching, and fine manipulation. Requires keen vision; near and far acuity, depth perception, and peripheral vision.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

KEY RESULT AREAS

MINISTER OF THE GOSPEL

This position is first and foremost considered to be a Minister of the Gospel. This position furthers Mercy Street’s religious mission by:

Following Jesus Christ and setting an example for others through their lifestyle.

• Exhibiting a passion for sharing the Gospel with others.
• Being willing and able to explain the message of the Gospel to kids and families of Mercy Street.
• Being willing and able to counsel, shepherd, and disciple kids and families of Mercy Street in a manner consistent with the Bible.
• Being willing and able to explain Mercy Street’s beliefs and Statement of Faith to kids and families of Mercy Street.
• Being ready, willing, and able to lead or contribute to distinctly Christian activities if called upon to do so.

Add value to the spiritual growth of Mercy Street staff through leading chapel or Bible studies for staff as requested.

Contribute to the spiritual growth of Mercy Street students through leading Bible studies (such as group mentoring in West Dallas or South Dallas).

DRIVING DUTIES

• Operate a bus, shuttle bus, van, or other multi-passenger vehicle along designated routes safely.
• Maintain safety and acceptable behavior on the vehicle, supervising boarding and exiting procedures.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections for mechanical safety, fuel levels, and cleanliness.
• Obey all traffic laws, Mercy Street policies, and safely manage any emergency situations if required.
• Complete daily records, including student counts and route documentation.
• Report delays, student disciplinary issues, and maintenance needs to supervisors in accordance to Mercy Street policy.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

• Serve on appropriate committees; attend staff meetings, and other staff functions.
• Strengthen teamwork, collaboration, alignment, morale, transparency, credibility, and trust throughout the ministry.
• Fulfill necessary tasks, projects or roles as assigned.

HOURS, COMMITMENT, AND COMPENSATION

Hours are based on programming needs and may fluctuate based on season in-school & out of school times as well as in conjunction with the organization’s programming and special events calendars. Pay is $20-$22 per hour based on experience.