Bus Driver (Non-CDL)

The Kidz Club PPEC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local children's transportation service is seeking a driver to transport children with complex medical needs. This role requires strict adherence to safety regulations while driving clients to designated locations and contracted vendors. Qualified candidates must be at least 21 years old and complete a training program within 30 days. The position involves logging vehicle inspections, following a specific route, and ensuring the comfort and safety of all passengers during transport.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients safely following a pre-planned route.
• Complete the training program within 30 days of employment.
• Log mechanical inspections and vehicle cleanliness.

Skills

Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules

Ability to operate basic computer functions

Ability to complete various forms and records

Job description

Overview

Skilled work in the operation of light buses and/or vans in transporting clients to and from the contracted vendors and pre-determined designated locations. Working exclusively with The Kidz Club PPEC. Transporting children ages birth to 21 with complex medical needs.

If you love driving and want to make an impact, this is the position for you!

Responsibilities

• Complete the Training program within 30 days of employment:
  • Hands-on Training with another Driver
  • Online Training Course
• Transports clients to and from the contracted vendor and designated location, following a pre-planned route according to a definite time schedule; communicating in harmony with parents and staff.
• Drives bus cautiously and in compliance with traffic regulations.
• Assumes responsibility for the safety of all passengers in loading, unloading, and transporting them to and from a pre-determined designated location and the contracted vendor.
• Is knowledgeable of Passenger Assistance guidelines and passenger restraint procedures.
• Operate manual and remote-controlled wheelchair lifts.
• Regulates heating equipment and ventilation of buses for the comfort of passengers.
• Logs mechanical inspection (lights, tires, etc.) and cleanliness of vehicle on daily trip sheet; documenting findings or concerns.
• Checks water, gas, oil, and mechanical condition of the bus weekly.
• Reports delays and accidents immediately.
• Reports defects or problems with vehicle to Director of Transportation immediately.
• Keeps operational records and makes simple reports.
• Assures bus meets regular maintenance schedules.
• Performs related work as required, such as vehicle cleaning as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, and of precautions necessary to avoid accidents.
• Ability to complete various forms and records, including updated route sheets, timesheets, field trip forms, incident and accident reports, etc.
• Ability to operate basic computer functions and smartphone devices.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.