Bus Driver

Position Overview:

Provides transportation to children and families to ensure compliance of Head Start Performance Standards in an environment of continuous program improvement. Base Pay $19.46 - $23.25 Essential Duties and Responsibilities may include but not limited to the following: Transports assigned groups of children, volunteers, staff, and families affiliated with Head Start to and from assigned Head Start functions Adheres to guidelines in accordance with State and Federal Laws, State Licensing requirements and agency policy and procedures Arranges for parent volunteers to ride as bus aids and transports them to and from the Head Start site Completes required agency paperwork in a timely manner Reports accidents and injuries immediately to the Dispatcher Provides pre and post trip inspections of school bus, including lifting the hood to check fluid levels of engine, transmission and brakes Performs regular bus evacuation drills Implements positive forms of behavior control when necessary in accordance with Department of Commerce and Industry Service and Day Care Licensing rules Provides routine cleaning of assigned bus

Required Education and Experience:

High school completion or GED preferred. Maintain Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements; minimum of one (1) year bus driving experience, five (5) years cumulative driving experience and a safe driving record as required by CIS licensing and our insurance carrier with less than six points; ability to read and understand street and road maps in detail; obtain, and maintain, both CPR and First Aid certification; must pass annual DOT physical. Where will I be working? You will be assigned a bus route, and will also be expected to assist at our various sites within Kent County, to be discussed during your interview process. Employee Perks Find out about how we invest in our employees at https://hs4kc.org/employee-perks

DISCLAIMER

: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the agency. Employees in this position must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you require a reasonable accommodation to perform these job functions, please inform the Human Resources Department.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.46 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local laws and regulations? Do you have a valid CDL with both a (P) Passenger and (S) School Bus Driver endorsement?

Work Location:

In person