Bus Driver

Community Action Partnership of Cambria County; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community service organization in Cambria County is seeking a responsible individual to ensure the safe transportation of children to and from centers. The role involves chaperoning, conducting safety drills, and maintaining bus operational standards. Candidates must have a valid PA Driver's License, an excellent driving record, and certifications like Pediatric First Aid. This position offers an opportunity to engage with families and contribute positively to the community's child safety efforts.

Qualifications

• Must pass initial and annual school bus driver’s physical exam and periodic TB screening.
• Must pass initial and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities.

Responsibilities

• Chaperones children in various settings to ensure safety.
• Transports children and ensures proper evacuation and safety checks.
• Involves parents in safety-related experiences.
• Performs maintenance checks and paperwork for the bus.

Skills

Working knowledge of vehicles and maintenance schedules

Proficient oral and written communication skills

Ability to deal tactfully with the public

Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification

Education

Current PA Driver's License

Excellent driving record

Class C with CDL and S & P Endorsement

Job description

Description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing.
• Ensures all children have evacuated the bus, checks for personal item left on the bus and adjusts child restraint system (CRS) for the next group, AFTER EACH RUN.
• Transports children, younger siblings, and parent volunteers to and from center(s) daily and on field trips.
• Conducts fire safety evacuation drills on bus as required.
• Responsible for notifying supervisor for the need of the 3,000 mile/3 month maintenance inspection and state inspection.
• Performs daily walk around and inside safety check (pre-trip/post trip) on bus and is responsible for having malfunctions and maintenance issues corrected.
• Performs general bus cleaning and sanitation.
• Enforces program bus rules and regulations according to the Pupil Transportation Division, Bureau of Traffic Safety, Harrisburg, PA.
• Enforces proper safety harness restraints/car seat usage at all times.
• Responsible for completion of all applicable paperwork, maintenance logs, gas slips, etc. and timely submission of paperwork.
• Involves parents/families with transportation related experiences and assists in training children and families with pedestrian and rider safety.
• Coordinates bus activities with Curriculum Support Aides.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for recertification
• Provides assistance as needed at the center.
• Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
• Attends evening meetings and participates in job related training as required.
• Performs overnight travel as required.
• Assists children during morning arrival time, bathroom, and breakfast.
• Eats breakfast and snack with children sharing the same menu while demonstrating socially acceptable behaviors and manners.
• Responsible for set up and clean up of snack.
• Sanitizes dining room tables and chairs.
• Assists with children on field trips.
• Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of vehicles and maintenance schedules
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Current PA Driver's License and reliable transportation. (Required)
• Excellent driving record. (Required)
• Must pass initial and annual school bus driver’s physical exam and periodic TB screening. (Required)
• Must pass initial and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the law. (Required)
• Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment. (Required)
• Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances prior to starting employment. (Required)
• Class C with CDL and S& P Endorsement. (Preferred)

If you do not possess a Class C with CDL and S& P Endorsement, it must be obtained within 60 days of hire with in-house classes and training being provided (Required).