Bus Driver

Our mission at Northern Panhandle Head Start is to provide a high quality, family focused program uniquely designed to prepare children for learning and life. Our staff of caring professionals work together to provide quality services for children and their family members throughout the community.

Right now, Northern Panhandle Head Start has an exciting career opportunity available for caring individuals looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their family members. We have a Bus Driver position available in the Brooke county area. As a Bus Driver, you will be providing transportation for preschool aged children to ensure that they are able to attend school on a regular basis.

We offer exceptional benefits to our employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. We provide 14 paid holidays throughout the year, as well as additional paid time off accrual. We offer education assistance/tuition reimbursement and paid professional development for our employees as well.

To be a Bus Driver , you must be at least 21 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. You must also hold a CDL class B or higher with passenger and school bus endorsements.

If you are a caring person who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families in the community, apply at Northern Panhandle Head Start today

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan (employer contributes 8.5% after employee has been employed for 1 year)
• 14 paid holidays
• Paid time off accrual
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity for education assistance/tuition reimbursement
• Paid professional development
• Employee assistance program

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have at least a high school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a CDL class B or higher with passenger and school bus endorsements, with a clean driving record
• Must be able to meet WV Transportation regulations/standards requirements and be willing to enter the State Driver's Certification program
• Must be able to drive a school bus daily

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safely transport children to assigned activities, according to all state, federal, and program regulations; enforce all transportation rules and regulations with passengers in accordance with written transportation plans and applicable laws.
• Verify, using photo ID, the identity of persons removing children from the vehicle to ensure that they are designated by the parent/guardian.
• Conduct bus safety activities with children once a month; provide bus aide supervision and training to promote safety.
• Maintain bus on approved preventative maintenance schedule; ensure the cleanliness of the bus at all times according to WV Transportation regulations.
• Complete all daily, monthly, and other required transportation reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Deliver supplies to sites; move equipment; clean, cut grass, shovel snow, and complete other tasks as assigned by supervisor at sites.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.61 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Passenger Endorsement (Required)
• CDL B (Required)
• School Bus Endorsement (Required)

Work Location: In person