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