Bus Driver

In The Zone Child Care Services; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

In The Zone Child Care Services is seeking a dedicated School Bus Driver to provide safe and reliable transportation for our children. The ideal candidate must possess a commercial driving license with Air Brake Certification, a clean driving record, and more than 2 years of driving experience. Strong communication skills and a punctual, reliable attitude are essential. This role involves ensuring the safety of passengers, conducting vehicle inspections, and being attentive to traffic conditions. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and eligible to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• Must have more than 2 years of driving experience.
• Must pass MSDH Background Check.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Drive school bus through a pre-established route and schedule.
• Ensure safety of passengers by adhering to transit laws.
• Inspect vehicle before departures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of traffic laws

Ability to assist passengers during emergencies

Education

High school diploma/GED

Commercial driving license with Air Brake Certification

Job description

Overview

A School Bus Driver interacts daily with children and serves as their trusted transportation to and from In The Zone. He or she should have an authoritative yet calming demeanor and a strong understanding of traffic laws.

Role and Responsibilities

• Able to drive school bus through pre-established route and schedule
• Adhering to transit laws and ensuring the safety of passengers
• Properly regulating lighting, heating and ventilation system inside the vehicle
• Parking vehicles at the designated areas
• Inspecting the vehicle prior departures like checking the brake, wiper, light fluid level, cooling system, gas, and oil
• Assisting passengers during an emergency and providing first aid if necessary
• Reporting emergencies, delays, and accidents and requesting assistance if needed
• Being attentive to traffic and weather condition
• Aware using first aid procedures
• Perform bus inspections prior to and after route

Qualifications And Education Requirements

• Must possess a commercial driving license with Air Brake Certification
• Must have a clean driving record
• More than 2 years of driving experience is required
• No accident reports in the last 5 years
• Require high school diploma/GED
• Must be 21 years of age
• Not more than 3 moving violation including drugs or alcohol in the last 36 months
• Working knowledge of the local route and transit route
• Punctual, reliable and must have strong communication skill
• Reliable Transportation to and from work
• Must be eligible and pass MSDH Background Check

Physical Requirements

• Walking, squatting, climbing, hearing, sitting and or standing for periods longer than one hour, pushing (50 lbs.), lifting (50 lbs.), pulling (50 lbs.), clear speech and good vision
• Must be able to lift and move equipment properly as need arise.
• Must be physically able to participate in high-energy activities with children