Head Start Bus Driver

Central Kentucky Community Action Council, Inc.; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to community service as a Head Start bus driver. This role is vital for ensuring the safe transportation of students to various sites while maintaining the highest standards of vehicle safety and cleanliness. You will have the opportunity to interact with diverse stakeholders, ensuring quality service delivery. Ideal candidates will possess a valid driver's license and a Commercial Driver’s License, along with strong communication skills. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and enjoy working with children, this part-time position could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license with no points or moving violations.
• Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License and First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from Head Start centers.
• Maintain school vehicles and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Commercial Driver’s License

First Aid/CPR certification

Strong communication skills

Ability to lift 60lbs

Comprehension and processing instructions

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 AND 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 handicapped accessible vehicles, are operated in 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 AND 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 60lbs. from one place to another.
• Must be able to lift from the floor to 18in. 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Internet Publishing