Head Start Bus Driver

centralkentuckycommunityactioncouncilinc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. seeks a Head Start bus driver responsible for transporting students safely to and from Head Start centers and approved locations.

The role requires maintaining routes and documentation in line with regulations, and ensuring vehicles are clean and safe for operation. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license with clean record, personal liability insurance, a valid CDL, and First Aid/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with no points against license or within past two years and no moving violations.
• Must possess personal liability insurance.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must possess a valid First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Transports students to and from Head Start centers and approved sites.
• Ensures school transportation vehicles are operated on designated routes within schedules and regulations.
• Keeps documentation and records up-to-date according to program policies.
• Maintains agency property in good condition.
• Interacts with stakeholders to ensure quality services.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

First Aid/CPR certification

Strong communication skills

Lift up to 60 lbs

Vision adequate

Follow 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.