Job Details

Child and Youth Center Bus Operator

Summary: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Child and Youth Centers on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. This Regular Part-Time position is guaranteed 20 hours per week, may work up to 34 hours per week. You are eligible to earn annual leave, sick leave and sign up for benefits to include Health/Dental and Life Insurance, 401(k) and NAF Retirement. A recruitment incentive of $1,250 may be authorized. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Responsibilities:

• Drives one or more types of passenger buses which 16+ passengers.
• Drives predetermined and/or scheduled routes or special runs on and off the installation, such as touring trips to historic locations and recreation events/facilities.
• Reads maps and judges road/traffic conditions to determine the shortest and safest route.
• Provides friendly, polite, and courteous service.
• Enforces passenger seatbelt use.
• May check I.D. cards to ensure authorization of passengers as required.
• Performs operator maintenance, such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.
• Transport vehicles off installation and coordinate repairs with private companies.
• Maintains records and documents actions on operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports.
• Uses two-way radio (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations.
• Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.
• Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from trucks, dollies, etc., moves heavy boxes, cartons, luggage by hand, hand truck, or dolly.
• Opens crates and boxes using crowbars, and bands using shears.
• Stacks boxes and cartons where directed.
• Using a shovel, hand tamps, rakes, and drivable equipment to loosen dirt, fill holes, and level bumps/low places to mitigate program safety concerns.
• Assists with a variety of field maintenance tasks to include, rolling, aerating, seeding, weeding and chalking.
• Operates hand lawnmowers and riding lawn maintenance equipment; clears small trees and bushes, using handsaws, hatchets, clippers, and small brush clearing machines.
• Assembles, moves, and arranges furniture as directed.
• Executes minor facility modifications in accordance with Child and Youth Program regulations (i.e. installation of finger guards).
• Clears snow from sidewalks and points of emergency egress using snowblowers, plows, shovels, and ice clearing equipment.
• Performs full range of facility manager functions to include keeping outside of building clean of trash and paper, changing light bulbs, and performing minor facility maintenance.
• Cleans parking lot and entryway as necessary.
• Tracks assigned and completed work via paper and digital means.
• Utilizes computer-based programs to report work order status, time spent on task, and necessary follow-up.
• Frequently engages with flight level leaders to ensure completion of tasks associated with inspections and regulatory requirements.
• Completes inventories of maintenance equipment and reports needs to program directors for acquisition.
• Receives and inspects shipments to ensure proper pickup and delivery of orders.
• Properly stores and transports a broad range of materials and items, to include universal waste.
• Pick-up and distribute official mail for 11 programs.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

Qualifications:

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 01/09/2026.

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience: Must speak, read and write English. Must have experience which demonstrates knowledge of and skill in operating buses capable of carrying 16 or more passengers; traffic and safety regulations, practices and procedures pertaining to motor vehicle operation (buses); and passenger safety rules. In addition, must have experience which demonstrates the ability to: communicate orally; be courteous; judge road/traffic conditions and read maps to determine the shortest and safest route; interpret instructions, specifications related to motor vehicle operation (buses); perform preventive maintenance requirements, diagnose minor maintenance needs, and ensure passenger safety. Must have experience which demonstrated the ability to operate, control and clean heavy powered equipment. Requires reaching, turning or moving hands, arms, feet and legs; associated duties require stooping, bending and climbing. Completion of CPR and First Aid training is desirable.

Education:

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

Foreign Education:

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional Information:

Child Development Program will provide 100% childcare fee discount for all CYP direct care staff for the first child enrolled in a full-time or regular part-time DAF CDP. A 25% discount will apply for any additional children of direct care staff. Direct staff must spend a minimum of 75% of their work schedule in the classroom. Please contact local NAF HR Office for additional information.

Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct deposit is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check. A probationary period may be required. Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD). Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement. Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.