School Bus Driver, Head Start program - Syracuse (part-time, split-shift)

LOCATION: 1507 JAMES STREET, SYRACUSE

SCHEDULE: SCHOOL DAYS 6:30am to 9:00am and 1:30pm to 4:00pm, 44 WEEKS PER YEAR

STARTING PAY RATE: $21.73 PER HOUR

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide safe transportation of enrolled children between their homes and their classroom site, with the assistance of staff serving as bus monitors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A clean, current New York State CDL. School bus (S) endorsement preferred upon hire, or ability to obtain. A clean driving record for the prior 18 months, with zero points charged, and not more than one motor vehicle accident within three years. Experience driving large passenger vehicles.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Pick up and drop off children at designated locations. Ensure that all children are safely secured in appropriate safety child restraints prior to driving.
2. Ensure that children safely enter and exit the bus, and are received by authorized adults.
3. Walk the bus at the end of each route to ensure that all children have safely exited the bus.
4. Keep bus washed and sanitized according to establish schedule.
5. Follow transportation procedures to check bus readiness twice daily.
6. Perform bus evacuation drills three times per year, as required by Head Start regulations.

EOE/AA/MFDV PEACE, Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.