Preschool Bus Driver

Client Information- A nonprofit community center founded in 1984.  Services including: preschool, food pantry, Senior Program, GED/HSE program and ESL program.

Job Summary-  Responsible for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of children, seniors, staff and other passengers during bus transportation.

Job Duties 

·         Drive gasoline, powered 25 passenger bus to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, school activities and programs.

·         Maintain the safe operating condition, fuel and cleanliness of the vehicle, immediately reporting any problems to the Director of Operations.

·         Follow strict time schedules when picking up and dropping off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations.

·         Communicate with staff and parents to adjust route & schedule as necessary.

·         Read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions.

·         Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, and or fares received.

·         Follow driving and child safety rules.

·         Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations

·         Regulate heating, lighting and ventilation systems for passenger comfort; conduct pre and post event evaluations and report on outcomes.

·         Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

·         A valid commercial driver’s license or chauffer license to operate a bus; clean driving record

·         High School diploma or equivalent

·         1-3 years of driving experience; working for a childcare facility a plus

·         Flexibility in working hours to accommodate organization needs

·         Ability to pass fingerprint clearance test

·         Must be 21 years of age

·         Hours: M-F  7a to 4:30pm (1 hour lunch); or 8am to 5:30pm (1 hour lunch)

·         Pay: $16.00 to $18.00 hourly to start; competitive health insurance incentives and benefits