Head Start Bus Driver

Santo Domingo Pueblo; Santo Domingo Pueblo / Kewa (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Santo Domingo Pueblo is seeking a Head Start Bus Driver responsible for safe transportation of families and children. The role requires a valid CDL, experience in safe driving practices, and the ability to pass various checks. Join a supportive team with a focus on community service and work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous vacation

Affordable medical benefits

Competitive 401k

Amenities for work/life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in school bus driving and safe practices.
• Must pass background check, DMV check, and drug screen.
• Extended working hours may be required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe bus transportation of Head Start families and children.
• Work with staff to maintain a safe environment.
• Manage extended hours during field trips.

Skills

Safe driving practices

Ability to lift 50 pounds

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

Valid New Mexico commercial driver's license (CDL)

Job description

Head Start Bus Driver

About Santo Domingo:

For over 400 years, Santo Domingo Pueblo has been one of the central Indian Pueblos in New Mexico. Located between Albuquerque and Santa Fe, along the I-25 corridor, over 20 different departments with more than 200 employees work together to bring the expanding top-of-line services to over 5000 members of Santo Domingo Pueblo. We work hard together while honoring the traditions and work-life balance that allows each one of us to be the best versions of ourselves.

About Our Work Environment:

Our work environment has:

• Friendly staff
• Supportive work environment
• Flexibility
• And is community service driven

We offer generous vacation, affordable medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance.

Summary of Position:

Incumbents in this position are responsible for ensuring the overall safe bus transportation of Santo Domingo Head Start families, children, and staff during assigned shift. The staff is responsible for working with staff to assure a safe environment for all children of the Santo Domingo Head Start.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience in school bus driving safe practices and operations; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid New Mexico commercial driver's license (CDL) with school bus and passenger endorsements desirable at time of hire and ability to meet Pueblo of Santo Domingo liability insurance requirements and maintain eligibility for insurance.
• Possess an up-to-date medical examiners certification for CDL drivers
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis and sustain prolonged sitting, walking, standing, and climbing to enter and exit school bus.
• Must be able to satisfactorily pass a background check, DMV check, drug screen and DOT Medical Examination.
• Extended working hours may be required during field trips and or transporting children home.
• CPR/ First Aid certified at time of hire or achieve certification within 30 days from date of hire.

Are you ready to join our Team?

If you would like to learn more about this position, see the attached link. If you would like to APPLY for this position, it can also be found on our website at Careers - (santodomingotribe.org).

Santo Domingo Pueblo exercises Indian preference in employment opportunities but otherwise supports non-discrimination on the basis of age, sex, religion, disability, color, race, or national origin, except where required by bona fide business necessity.