Bus Driver

Centro de la Familia de Utah; Parachute (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Bus Driver, ensuring the safe transportation of children and families to various activities. This role requires a commitment to safety, vehicle maintenance, and compliance with transportation regulations. Ideal candidates will have a passion for community engagement and a desire to support families in need.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Current CDL with School Bus and Passenger endorsement required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe transportation of children and families.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform basic maintenance.
• Administer first aid and follow emergency procedures.

Skills

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR and First Aid Certification

Current in-state Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Job Details

Job Type: Part-time

Location: Parachute, CO

Description

Job Opportunity: Bus Driver - Ensuring Child Safety

Schedule: Full Time, 9 months, Monday-Friday

Are you passionate about ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of children and their families? Join us as a Bus Driver, operating under the supervision of our Lead Bus Driver. This role is dedicated to maintaining a clean and safe vehicle while transporting children and parents/families to program activities, homes, and field trips.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in an annual review, including onboard observation of your road performance by a State Certified School Bus Instructor.
• Attend a combination of annual classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training to ensure safe and efficient vehicle operation.
• Proficiency in running a fixed route, including loading and unloading children, stopping at railroad crossings, and performing other specialized driving maneuvers.
• Administer basic first aid in case of injury.
• Follow emergency procedures, including vehicle evacuation.
• Operate special equipment like wheelchair lifts and restraints.

Driving The Route

• Assist the Bus Aide in ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
• Follow the safest and most efficient assigned route, as determined by the Lead Bus Driver, Transportation & Facilities Manager, and Area Manager.
• Maintain the route schedule and inform parents of stop locations and times.
• Ensure children are properly restrained before starting the bus engine in the afternoon.
• Ensure that children are released only to authorized individuals.
• Safely load and unload children as per Centro's Transportation Manual.

Vehicle Maintenance

• Monitor and maintain all vehicle fluid levels.
• Keep the vehicle interiors clean.
• Clean the vehicle exterior as weather permits.

Other Duties

• Support center-level Parent Nights by offering transportation or other assistance as assigned.
• Perform daily playground health and safety checklists when assigned by the Lead Bus Driver.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current in-state Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a School Bus and Passenger endorsement or other relevant state-specific criteria.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Driving in various weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 55 pounds.
• Moderate to loud noise level in the work environment.

Why You'll Love It Here

We are passionate about our work and the incredible children and families we support. Since 1975, we have been dedicated to community and family engagement, operating Head Start Programs since 1991, and managing programs in challenging, isolated, and underserved areas. Our curricula are rooted in science, and we are committed to the professional growth of minority communities. Plus, our team enjoys a supportive and inclusive work environment.