Part-Time School Bus Driver

Moravianacademy; Bethlehem Township (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bethlehem Township is hiring a school bus driver responsible for transporting students. Candidates must have a CDL with a School Bus Endorsement and a clean driving record. Responsibilities include safety inspections, ensuring punctuality, and maintaining vehicle cleanliness. The ideal applicant will prioritize safety and have strong communication skills. This role offers a chance to interact with children and contribute to their education.

Qualifications

• CDL license with a School Bus Endorsement required.
• Valid and clean driving record.
• All appropriate state and federal clearances.
• Pass DOT physical and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspection of the vehicle.
• Be punctual with departure times and follow trip schedule.
• Regularly check vehicle safety such as tires and brakes.
• Monitor and report fuel consumption and passenger numbers.
• Report delays, accidents, and emergencies.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Perform a child check immediately after each run.
• Assist with loading and unloading the bus.
• Enforce conduct and safety rules on the bus.
• Maintain a clean vehicle.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Safety-first mindset

Team player and team builder

Job description

Moravian Academy is hiring a responsible and reliable school bus driver to transport students to and from school as needed. These transportation runs will include field trips and athletic events throughout the week. The school bus driver's responsibilities include ensuring proper vehicle maintenance, observing safety and traffic rules, and maintaining order among students while they are on the bus.

If you enjoy working with children, strictly observe passenger transport regulations, care about the maintenance of your vehicle, and hold passenger safety as the highest priority then we want to talk with you.

Bus Driver Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspection of the vehicle
• Be punctual with departure times and follow trip schedule
• Regularly checking vehicle safety such as tires, brakes, turn signals, mechanical equipment, etc.
• Monitoring and reporting fuel consumption, mileage, and passenger numbers.
• Reporting delays, accidents, and emergencies.
• Responding to emergency and non-emergency situations.
• Perform a child check immediately after each run
• Assisting with the loading and unloading of the bus when required.
• Enforcing conduct and safety rules on the bus.
• Maintaining a clean vehicle.

Bus Driver Requirements

• CDL license with a School Bus Endorsement required.
• Valid and Clean driving record.
• All appropriate state and federal clearances
• Pass DOT physical and drug test

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Safety-first mindset
• Team player and team builder

Moravian Academy

About the School

Moravian Academy, located in historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is a PK through 12th grade coeducational college preparatory school and the ninth oldest independent school in the United States. Founded in 1742, Moravian Academy is still today a school in motion. After a recent merger with The Swain School, Moravian Academy comprises 940 students and 210 employees. The extensive facilities are located on three campuses which together are the premier choice for independent education in the Lehigh Valley region.

Moravian Academy is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to provide an environment that welcomes a diverse community.

If this sounds like a place you would like to work please continue to the application and upload a resume.

All schools in Pennsylvania are required to obtain the following background clearances once they have hired a candidate for any job.

• FBI Fingerprint Check
• PA Criminal Background Check (PA State Police)
• Child Abuse Clearance Check
• Act 24 - signed affidavit stating no prior convictions
• Act 168 - sent from our HR Department to previous employers for feedback
• Proof of a negative TB Test

By continuing with the application process, you acknowledge that if you are the finalist and are offered a position, you will be asked to provide all of the above clearances before your first day of work.