Bus Driver / Maintenance

Job Summary

Our client, located in Selma, AL, is looking for a Bus Driver to transport children to and from their homes and the Head Start Centers. The bus driver must be able to meet all federal and state (45 CFR 1310.16) requirements for qualifications and must be able to Perform routine maintenance work as requested.

Responsibilities:

The bus driver's responsibilities chiefly fall within the following core functions, although s/he may perform other tasks as needed:

• The bus Driver is responsible for safely operating the bus or alternative vehicle to transport children to and from their homes and the Head Start centers.
• Bus Drivers must maintain accurate records regarding their vehicles and children being transported.
• Bus Drivers need to attend regular training for reporting child abuse and neglect and topics related to caring for disabled children.
• Each Bus Driver must have an annual evaluation that includes an on-board observation of their performance while driving a bus route.
• Bus Drivers need to serve as role models for children riding the bus and in contact with parents or guardians.

Requirements:

• Possess a valid CDL - commercial driver's license with an "S" endorsement in those states conferring such licenses.
• Prior EXPERIENCE with safely transporting children.
• Prior experience with children ages 0-5 years.
• Able to lift a child weighing 40 pounds 20 times a day if needed.
• Pass a physical examination and all Head Start/licensing required background checks. Maintain current Physical/TB screen requirements, including but not limited to:

• possess a clean driving record o passes a criminal background check o passes a screening for alcohol and drugs
• passes a physical examination and can lift 50 pounds
• passes tuberculosis (TB) test
• o has good hearing, and at least 20/40 vision with or without glasses
• Bus Drivers are REQUIRED to be of legal age

Ideal qualifications:

• Basic computer literacy in email usage, word processing, and internet navigation.
• Bus Drivers should have KNOWLEDGE about federal, state, local, or Tribal transportation requirements.
• Bus Drivers should have the SKILLS AND ABILITIES to solve problems and provide leadership whenever an emergency occurs.

Important to Know

• Bus Drivers who are hired must receive a combination of classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel instruction PRIOR to transporting any children.