Bus Driver - Full-Time or Per Diem

*Full Time rate - $10.
97 per hour * *ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:* 1.
Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing.
2.
Ensures all children have evacuated the bus, checks for personal item left on the bus and adjusts child restraint system (CRS) for the next group, AFTER EACH RUN.
3.
Transports, children, younger siblings, and parent volunteers to and from center(s) daily and on field trips.
4.
Conducts fire safety evacuation drills on bus as required.
5.
Responsible for notifying supervisor for the need of the 5,000 mile/3 month maintenance inspection and state inspection.
6.
Performs daily walk around and inside safety check (pre-trip/post trip) on bus and is responsible for having malfunctions and maintenance issues corrected.
7.
Performs general bus cleaning and sanitation.
8.
Enforces program bus rules and regulations according to the Pupil Transportation Division, Bureau of Traffic Safety, Harrisburg, PA 9.
Enforces proper safety harness restraints/car seat usage at all times.
10.
Responsible for completion of all applicable paperwork, bus logs, gas slips, etc.
and timely submission of paperwork.
11.
Involves parents/families with transportation related experiences and assists in training children and families with pedestrian and rider safety.
12.
Coordinates bus activities with Aides.
13.
Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
*ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES*: 1.
Responsible for recertification 2.
Provides assistance as needed at the center.
3.
Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
4.
Attends evening meetings and participates in job related training as required.
5.
Assists children during morning arrival time, bathroom, and breakfast.
6.
Eats breakfast and snack with children sharing the same menu while demonstrating socially acceptable behaviors and manners.
7.
Responsible for set up and clean up of snack.
8.
Sanitizes dining room tables and chairs.
9.
Assists with children on field trips.
10.
Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*: 1.
Working knowledge of vehicles and maintenance schedules 2.
Proficient oral and written communication skills 3.
Ability to deal tactfully with the public 4.
Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification *MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:* 1.
High School Diploma or GED.
(Required) 2.
Current PA Driver's License and reliable transportation.
(Required) 3.
Excellent driving record.
(Required) 4.
Must pass initial and annual school bus driver’s physical exam and periodic TB screening.
(Required) 5.
Must be registered on the drug and alcohol clearing house in accordance with the law.
(Required) 6.
Must pass initial and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the law.
(Required) 7.
Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment.
(Required) 8.
Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances prior to starting employment.
(Required) 9.
Must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources.
(Required) 10.
Class C with CDL and S&P Endorsement.
(Preferred) If not, must be obtained within 60 days of hire with in-house classes and training being provided, if possible, or on your own.
(Required) *PER DIEM* *Per Diem rate: $32.
71/Run*, *ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:* 1.
Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility transportation, playground, or community outing.
2.
Ensures all children have evacuated the bus, checks for personal items left on the bus and adjusts child restraint system (CRS) for next group of children, AFTER EACH RUN.
3.
Transports children, younger siblings, and parent volunteers to and from center(s) daily and on field trips.
4.
Conducts fire/ safety evacuation drills on bus as required.
5.
Responsible for notifying Supervisor for the need of the 5,000 mile/3 month maintenance inspection and state inspection.
6.
Performs daily walk around and inside safety check (Pre-Trip/Post Trip) on bus and is responsible for having malfunctions and maintenance issues corrected.
7.
Responsible for completion of all applicable paperwork, bus logs, gas slips, etc.
, and timely submission of paperwork.
8.
Performs general bus cleaning and sanitation.
9.
Enforces program bus rules and regulations according to the Pupil Transportation Division Bureau of Traffic Safety, Harrisburg, PA.
10.
Enforces proper safety harness restraint / car seat usage at all times.
11.
Coordinates bus activities with Aides.
12.
Uses appropriate child management methods.
13.
Involves parents/families with transportation related experiences and assists in training children and families with pedestrian and rider safety.
14.
Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
*ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES*: 1.
Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
2.
Attends evening meetings and participates in job-related training as required.
3.
Responsible for recertification.
4.
Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*: 1.
Working knowledge of vehicles and maintenance schedules.
2.
Proficient oral and written communication skills.
3.
Ability to deal tactfully with the public.
4.
Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification.
*MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:* 1.
High School Diploma or GED.
(Required) 2.
Current PA Driver's License and reliable transportation.
(Required) 3.
Excellent driving records.
(Required) 4.
Must pass initial and annual school bus driver’s physical exam and periodic TB screening.
(Required) 5.
Must be registered on the drug and alcohol clearing house in accordance with the law.
(Required) 6.
Must pass initial and random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with the law.
(Required) 7.
Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment.
(Required) 8.
Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting Clearances prior to starting employment.
(Required) 9.
Must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources.
(Required) 10.
Class C with CDL and S&P Endorsement.
(Preferred) If not, must be obtained within 60 days of hire with in-house classes and training being provided, if possible, or on your own.
(Required) Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $10.
97 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person