Head Start Bus Driver

Ckcac; Kentucky; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An opportunity to join Central Kentucky Community Action Council as a Head Start bus driver. Responsible for the safe transportation of students, this role requires a valid driver’s license, First Aid certification, and effective communication skills. Work from Monday to Thursday for four hours daily, with a pay rate of $19.05 per hour.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from Head Start centers.
• Maintain and clean school vehicles according to regulations.
• Ensure timely completion of documentation and recordkeeping.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to lift 60lbs

Comprehension and processing of 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.