Bus Driver

About the role

Join us as a Bus Driver, operating under the supervision of our Lead Bus Driver. This role is dedicated to maintaining a clean and safe vehicle while transporting children and parents/families to program activities, homes, and field trips.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an annual review, including onboard observation of road performance by a State Certified School Bus Instructor.
• Attend a combination of annual classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training to ensure:
  • Safe and efficient vehicle operation.
  • Proficiency in running a fixed route, including loading and unloading children, stopping at railroad crossings, and performing other specialized driving maneuvers.
  • Basic first aid administration in case of injury.
  • Emergency procedures, including vehicle evacuation.
  • Operation of special equipment like wheelchair lifts and restraints.
• Assist the Bus Aide in ensuring the safety and well-being of children.
• Follow the safest and most efficient assigned route, as determined by the Lead Bus Driver, the Transportation & Facilities Manager, and the Area Manager.
• Maintain the route schedule and inform parents of stop locations and times.
• Ensure children are properly restrained before starting the bus engine in the afternoon.
• Ensure that children are released only to authorized individuals.
• Safely load and unload children as per Centro's Transportation Manual.
• Monitor and maintain all vehicle fluid levels.
• Keep the vehicle interiors clean.
• Clean the vehicle exterior as weather allows.
• Provide support for center-level Parent Night’s by offering transportation or other assistance as assigned.
• Perform a daily playground health and safety checklist when assigned by the Lead Bus Driver.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current in-state Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a School Bus and Passenger endorsement or other state-specific criteria.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Driving in various weather conditions.
• Able to lift to 55 pounds.
• Moderate to loud noise level in the work environment.

Pay

$16.92 - $22.83