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Job Opportunity: Bus Driver - Ensuring Child Safety

Position Overview:

Are you passionate about ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of children and their families? 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Annual Review and Training:

·        Participate in an annual review, including onboard observation of your 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.

Driving the Route:

·        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.

Vehicle Maintenance:

·        Monitor and maintain all vehicle fluid levels.

·        Keep the vehicle interiors clean.

·        Clean the vehicle exterior as weather allows.

Other Duties:

·        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.

Qualifications:

·        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.

·        A ble to lift to 55 pounds.

·        Moderate to loud noise level in the work environment.

Come Join Our Team:

If you're dedicated to the safety and well-being of children and families and are committed to meeting their transportation needs, we encourage you to consider a meaningful career as a Bus Driver. Your contribution is pivotal in ensuring a secure and efficient journey for our cherished passengers.