CDL Bus Driver — Safe Head Start Transport

Maryland Rural Development Corporation; Greensboro (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Health Saving Account

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Maryland Rural Development Corporation seeks a dedicated MRDC Bus Driver to transport Head Start children safely and on schedule. You will ensure seat belts are used, monitor safety, and coordinate with families to design efficient routes.

The role requires a valid CDL with Bus and Passenger endorsements, a clean driving record, DOT physicals, and MD background checks. It offers competitive hourly pay, benefits including health care, retirement plans, life insurance, and paid time off, with

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a current CDL with Bus and Passenger endorsements.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must pass a DOT annual physical and a physical with TB test.
• Must pass a criminal background check in MD and surrounding states.

Responsibilities

• Transport assigned children to and from Head Start centers efficiently and safely.
• Ensure that all passengers wear seat belts or are belted in with appropriate restraints.
• Address behavioral issues to maintain child safety on the bus.
• Deliver each child to a responsible adult on the authorized list.
• Ensure no child is left unattended on the bus; follow procedures to prevent leaving a child behind.
• Visually observe the health of each child on the bus.
• Collaborate with Site Supervisor and families to design efficient bus routes.

Skills

Safety awareness

Route planning

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL with Bus & Passenger endorsements

Job description

Maryland Rural Development Corporation seeks a dedicated MRDC Bus Driver to transport Head Start children safely and on schedule. You will ensure seat belts are used, monitor safety, and coordinate with families to design efficient routes.

The role requires a valid CDL with Bus and Passenger endorsements, a clean driving record, DOT physicals, and MD background checks. It offers competitive hourly pay, benefits including health care, retirement plans, life insurance, and paid time off, with