Bus Driver

Save the Children; Eunice (LA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

Save the Children is seeking a Bus Driver in Eunice, Louisiana to provide safe and reliable transportation for Head Start and Early Head Start children. The role requires maintaining vehicle safety and complying with various regulations.

Candidates must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License, be at least 21 years old, and have a High School diploma or G.E.D. The position is part-time and includes a base pay starting at $16/hour, reflecting experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation services for children following safe routes.
• Maintain regular bus maintenance, including vehicle checks.
• Complete safety checklists and report any issues.

Skills

Following directions

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Commercial Driver's License

Job description

Position Title

Bus Driver

Employment

Part Time/Regular

Supervisor

Transportation/Facilities Manager

Division

U.S. Programs & Advocacy

Overview

The Bus Driver provides regular transportation services for Head Start and Early Head Start children, following safe routes and compliance with applicable laws, Head Start/Early Head Start regulations, and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.

Essential Duties

• Provide regular transportation services for Head Start children while following the safest and most efficient routes.
• Obey all applicable laws, Head Start/Early Head Start regulations, and DOT regulations, maintaining route schedules and reporting all concerns to the supervisor and relevant family services staff.
• Provide regular bus maintenance, including vehicle fluid levels.
• Complete essential maintenance paperwork, safety checklists, and report damage/malfunctions to the transportation supervisor.
• Perform bus safety drills.
• Ensure internal and external vehicular cleanliness and that recordkeeping, damage/malfunction reporting, and safety equipment/seat belt maintenance are maintained.
• Perform bus entry/exit monitoring.
• Ensure educational/social interaction with children and communication with parents/families as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver's License, with a school bus and passenger endorsement in accordance with state laws, and a good driving record.
• Proven ability to follow directions and take initiative.

Additional Qualifications

Physical requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, including sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding, and computer use.

Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations), and must pass all state and local health requirements required post-job offer and prior to employment.

This position may require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles.

Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.

Compensation

The base pay for this position starts at $16/hour. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, experience, credentials, base salary of internal peers, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.