SCHOOL BUS DRIVER
- No nights, No weekends, One Location! Higher Horizons Head Start Program in Falls Church, Virginia is seeking an experienced School Bus Driver to transport preschool children from to and from school Monday thru Friday (full-time, split-shift schedule). The candidate and a Bus Monitor will provide for pleasant and safe transportation for children 3
- 5 years of age. The team will ensure that all children are delivered safely and in the company of a responsible, authorized adult at the end of the school day. A Valid CDL (Commercial Driver License)
- Class B with the following endorsements
REQUIRED
P (Passenger); S (School Bus); and Air Brakes endorsement.
Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a large school bus to transport children to and from designated locations
- Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving
- Follow assigned routes and schedules, ensuring on-time arrivals and departures
- Communicate with parents and students in a friendly and professional manner
- Must be organized, timely and get along well with others. Daily working hours are 6:00 am to 9:30 am
- and 1:15 pm
- 4:15 pm (7 hours per day).
Has a 3 hour+45 minute break in between routes. No weekends! No nights! One location! No changing schools or working off-hours! This position is for 35 hours per week, and all benefits apply!
REQUIREMENTS
Valid CDL (Commercial Driver License) with the following endorsements
REQUIRED
Class B, P (Passenger); S (School Bus); and Air Brakes. One or more years of successful experience as a School Bus Driver (up to 62 passenger) High School Diploma or GED Two professional references required Pre-employment fingerprints and TB Screening will be required before start date.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- $22.75
- $23.76 per hour (commensurate with related experience)
- Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Group Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Free Short & Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program-EAP
- Eligible for 2% contribution to 403(b) Retirement Plan after 6 months of successful employment; employee contributions can be made upon hire.
Higher Horizons is an equal opportunity employer
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$22.75
76 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience in Head Start?
Experience:
School bus driving: 1 year (Required)
Language:
other languages (a plus but not required)? (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CDL Class B with P, S and Air Brake endorsements? (Required) Clean driving record? (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required)
Work Location:
In person