Driver I

Community Action Council; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Council is seeking an experienced bus driver for the Head Start program in Lexington, KY. The role involves transporting children and/or adults, ensuring safety and welfare during routes and field trips.

You will operate and monitor the school bus, adhere to schedules and regulations, and complete required training to maintain vehicle safety and program compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Good driving record with no at-fault accidents in 5 years.
• Willingness to submit to drug and alcohol testing.
• Must meet physical and mental requirements and complete required training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct transportation services for Head Start program participants.
• Ensure health, safety and welfare of children, staff and volunteers during transport and field trips.
• Maintain bus in good operating condition and follow all schedules and regulations.

Skills

Driving

Record-keeping

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: Experienced Job Location: West End Center - Lexington, KY 40511 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $19.53 Hourly

Position is responsible for providing direct transportation services for children or adults to school, center or program related activities and food service delivery for the Head Start Program. Primarily responsible for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the children, staff and volunteers during bus transportation to and from the center and on field trips.

Position must ensure that the school bus is in good operating condition at all times, pick up and drop off students as per the schedule, maintain order and security on the bus and obey all laws, regulations and rules of conduct. This position is responsible for ensuring program compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards regarding transportation services and with local, state and federal regulations.

• Must be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma, GED, or be actively pursuing GED.
• Must have a good driving record. No at-fault traffic accidents in the last 5 years.
• Should have general record keeping ability and knowledge of service area is desirable.
• Must be willing to submit to drug and alcohol testing upon request, in accordance with federal, state, and agency regulations.
• Must meet any physical, mental and other requirements as necessary to perform job- related functions with any necessary reasonable accommodations.
• Must complete training prior to transporting any enrolled child and annual refresher training which includes: classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel instruction sufficient to enable the driver to operate the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, to safely run a fixed route, to administer basic first aid in case of injury, and to handle emergency situations, including vehicle evacuation, operate any special equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, assistance devices or special occupant restraints, conduct routine maintenance and safety checks of the vehicle, and maintain accurate records as necessary.