Bus Driver/Substitute

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

Job summary

A local community service organization in Harrisburg is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to ensure safe transportation of children to and from centers. Responsibilities include conducting safety checks, enforcing regulations, and engaging with families during transport. Candidates must hold a valid PA Driver's License and maintain a clean driving record. Additional certifications in Pediatric First Aid and CPR are required. This role is vital in supporting the daily operations and safety of the children during transport.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Current PA Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Must pass initial and annual school bus driver's physical exam.
• Must pass initial and random drug and alcohol testing as per the law.

Responsibilities

• Transport children and parent volunteers to and from centers.
• Conduct fire safety evacuation drills as required.
• Perform daily safety checks on the bus.
• Enforce program bus rules and regulations.

Skills

Pediatric First Aid

CPR Certification

Communication skills

Dealing tactfully with the public

Education

Current PA Driver's License

Excellent driving record

Class C with CDL and S&P Endorsement

Job description

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

• 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).