Head Start Bus Driver

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 21,650 - 30,835; Part time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc. is seeking a Head Start bus driver to transport students safely to and from Head Start centers and approved sites. The driver must ensure the safety of passengers and maintain school vehicles in good condition.

Applicants should have a valid driver's license, a valid Commercial Driver’s License, and strong communication skills. The position requires a high school diploma and part-time schedule from Monday to Thursday, offering a pay rate of $19.05 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and not have recent moving violations.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License is mandatory.
• Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 60 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to Head Start centers.
• Maintain school vehicles in a safe and orderly manner.
• Complete documentation and recordkeeping accurately.

Skills

Valid driver’s license with no points

Personal liability insurance

Valid Commercial Driver’s License

First Aid/CPR certification

Ability to lift 60 lbs

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Purpose

The Head Start bus driver transports students to and from Head Start centers and other approved sites while ensuring the safety of passengers. School vehicles are cleaned and maintained in a safe, orderly manner and operated in accordance with all applicable regulations.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Possesses knowledge and expertise resulting in continuous improvement of efficient and effective services.
• Ensures quality services are delivered through seamless interaction with all stakeholders.
• Ensures school transportation vehicles, including handicap accessible vehicles, are operated on a designated route within time schedules and in accordance with all applicable regulations.
• Sees that documentation and recordkeeping are timely and accurately completed and maintained as required by program policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring agency property is properly maintained.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with no points against license or condition of any moving violations within the past two years; must ascertain no involvement in injury or property damage accident of own responsibility within the past two years.
• Must possess personal liability insurance.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
• Must possess a valid First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must be able to lift/manipulate/move objects weighing no more than 60 lbs from one place to another.
• Must be able to lift from the floor to 18 in. above the shoulder.
• Must have the ability to comprehend, process, interpret, and carry out instructions related to the job.
• Vision sufficiently correctable to permit full performance of all job duties required.
• Strong communication skills required.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Schedule

• Monday-Thursday; 4 hours per day.

Pay

• $19.05 per hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.