Head Start Bus Driver

Central Kentucky Head Start; Springfield (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. is seeking a Head Start bus driver to transport students to and from Head Start centers and approved sites, ensuring passenger safety and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean, safe vehicles, timely documentation, and coordination with stakeholders; qualifications include valid CDL, clean driving record, CPR/First Aid, and ability to lift 60 lbs. Part-time position, 4 hours per day, Monday-Thursday, $19.05 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license with no points and no moving violations within the past two years.
• Must possess personal liability insurance.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must possess a valid First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 60 lbs. from one place to another.
• Must be able to lift from floor to 18 inches above the shoulder.
• Must comprehend, process, interpret and carry out job instructions.
• Vision sufficiently correctable for job duties.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Transports students to and from Head Start centers and approved sites, ensuring passenger safety and compliance with regulations.
• Maintains clean, safe vehicles and operates them in designated routes on schedule.
• Delivers high quality services through seamless interactions with all stakeholders.
• Keeps documentation and records timely and accurate per program policies.

Skills

Valid driver's license (no points or 2

Liability insurance

CDL

First Aid/CPR

Lifting up to 60 lbs

Lifting floor-to-shoulder (18 in)

Follow instructions

Good vision

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma

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.