Head Start Bus Driver - Bath County

Gateway Community Services; Owingsville (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Paid leave

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life & CERS Retirement

Job summary

Gateway Community Action seeks a part-time transportation professional to safely transport Head Start children and monitor a school bus in compliance with DOT and program safety regulations.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, a valid Class C CDL with PS Endorsement, a current CDL physical, and a Kentucky driver’s license. Strong communication and record-keeping skills are essential, with drug tests and background checks conducted.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Class C CDL with PS Endorsement within 60 days.
• Approved CDL physical exam.
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Excellent communication and record-keeping skills.
• Experience driving/monitoring preschool-age students preferred.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Background checks and insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Transport preschool children safely in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Drive/monitor Head Start bus following program safety regulations.
• Submit accurate monthly transportation reports.
• Maintain current CDL physical and license.
• Participate in required training and staff meetings.
• Adjust schedule to program needs and provide staff breaks.
• Ensure children are properly secured and maintain confidentiality.
• Complete at least 15 hours of professional development annually.

Skills

Excellent communication

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CDL Class C with PS Endorsement

Job description

Summary/ObjectiveEnsure the safe and timely flow of transportation for preschool age children while adhering to all local,state, and federal transportation regulations.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.Maintain accurate record keepingMaintain current CDL physical and licenseAdhere to all local, state, and federal regulationsSubmit accurate and complete monthly transportation reportsDrive/monitor a Head Start bus adhering to all program safety regulations set forth by theprogram and the Department of TransportationParticipate in professional development, including but not limited to; staff meetings, monthlycenter staff meetings, and required training sessionsWork cooperatively with center level, administrative, and management staffAdjust work schedule to meet the needs of programProvides staff breaksEnsures children are properly securedReports concerns with monitor when/if issues ariseMaintains confidentialityParticipates in assigned meetings, events, and training as requiredEnsure that a minimum of 15 clock hours of allowable professional development is completedannually.Competencies1. Ethics/Integrity2. Attention to detail3. Organizational Understanding4. Professionalism5. Problem Solving6. Reliability7. TactSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibility but requires guidance, oversight, and support to ensureaccountability for transportation services.Work EnvironmentThis position requires long riding times, exposure to vibration, and various weather conditions. This rolemay occasionally require work within a classroom or center setting.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; usehands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance;stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift ormove up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision,color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a regular part time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday with flexiblework hours and occasional Fridays with flexible work hours. In order to meet the needs of the agency,permanent or temporary changes and/or modifications to the schedule may occur as dictated bymanagement.TravelTravel is primarily local during the business day, although out-of-area travel may be expected uponnotice.Required Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma/General Education Degree, Excellent communication and record keeping skills.Preferred Education and ExperienceExperience with driving/monitoring preschool age students.Additional Eligibility QualificationsValid Class C Commercial Driver’s License with a PS Endorsement within 60 days of employment.Approved CDL Physical Exam.Additional RequirementsValid Kentucky driver’s license, reliable transportation, and satisfactory background checks. Pass apre-employment drug test and random drug testing as required. State required minimum vehicle liabilityinsurance and uninsured motorist insurance. Any/all other testing or applicable checks required by local,state, or federal law.AP/EEO StatementGateway Community Action provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicantsfor employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color,religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation,gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities andactivities may change at any time with or without notice.Competitive Benefits – paid leave, health, dental, vision, life & CERS Retirement.