School Bus Driver - Safe Transport for Kids

MountainHeart Community Services, Inc.; West Virginia; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. seeks a transportation assistant who safely transports children in the Early Head Start program and supports classroom staff with meals, activities, and safety tasks.

The role requires a CDL with passenger endorsements, a clean driving record, and compliance with DOT and Head Start standards. You will inspect vehicles, maintain records, assist with classroom activities, and participate in meetings and trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements.
• DOT physical certification required.
• First Aid and CPR certifications required.
• Bus Sweep Training completed.
• OSHA training completed.
• Food Handler’s Permit required.
• Clean driving record and safe driving history required.

Responsibilities

• Transports children safely to and from designated locations according to schedules.
• Maintains compliance with Head Start transportation regulations.
• Completes vehicle inspections and monitors maintenance schedules.
• Cleans agency vehicles and ensures safe operation.
• Maintains daily mileage, fuel, maintenance, and service records.
• Reports vehicle concerns and deviations promptly.
• Attends required staff meetings and trainings.
• Supports attendance goals and assists classroom staff with duties.
• Assists with classroom activities, field trips, and safety drills.
• Assists with meal service and maintains kitchen cleanliness.
• Processes purchase requests and manages inventory.
• Communicates professionally with children, families, staff and community members.
• Collaborates with colleagues to achieve agency goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Written reports

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

West Virginia driver’s license

CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements

DOT physical certification

First Aid and CPR certification

Bus Sweep Training

OSHA training

Food Handler’s Permit

Job description

MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. seeks a transportation assistant who safely transports children in the Early Head Start program and supports classroom staff with meals, activities, and safety tasks.

The role requires a CDL with passenger endorsements, a clean driving record, and compliance with DOT and Head Start standards. You will inspect vehicles, maintain records, assist with classroom activities, and participate in meetings and trainings.