Head Start Bus Driver - Baraboo, WI - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Head Start Preschool Bus Driver Part-time : Baraboo, WI :

Key Requirements :

• Part-time 16-20+ hours per week, Monday through Friday.
• Part-year position that runs for 9 months during our school year, starts late August and finishing mid-June. We are actively interviewing for this position.

Ideal candidate would currently hold a CDL and bus endorsement, training would be available for a candidate as well.

• Will drive Head Start children (age 3 to 5) twice per day, once for pickup in the morning and another for drop-off in the afternoon.
• The bus driver must have or obtain a School Bus Driver's License (CDL) within 90 days of hire and have a clean driving record for the past 3 years.
• Renewal pays all costs for obtaining a CDL.

Additional Details :

• Children are in the classroom from 8am-3pm Monday through Thursday. Friday hours would be for trainings, staff meeting, etc. as needed.
• Route is expected to take about 60 - 90 minutes, but is subject to adjustment based on enrollment.
• The bus is a short 29 max capacity bus.
• An aide accompanies the driver on every route.
• This position is eligible for holiday, sick and personal leave as well as eligible to participate in the retirement program upon meeting the program requirements.
• Pay : $17.47 per hour, bus driver position may be eligible for monthly incentive payments through June 2025, which could be up to $125 additional per month.

Renewal Unlimited is an EEO / AA Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Employment is contingent on passing a criminal background check for major offences.

Duties

• Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
• Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
• Maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety.
• Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
• Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
• Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, or fares received.
• Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
• Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
• Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
• Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
• Escort small children across roads and highways.
• Make minor repairs to vehicles.

Requirements

• Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
• Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
• Inspect motor vehicles.
• Drive passenger vehicles.
• Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
• Drive passenger vehicles.
• Record operational details of travel.
• Maintain professional knowledge or certifications.
• Clean vehicles or vehicle components.
• Read maps to determine routes.
• Receive information or instructions for performing work assignments.
• Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
• Assist customers to ensure comfort or safety.
• Maintain vehicles in good working condition.

Nice To Haves

• AOL MapQuest
• Barcode scanners
• Bus warning lights
• Cell phones
• Digital surveillance camera systems
• Emergency exit doors
• Emergency first-aid kits
• Global positioning system GPS receivers
• Microsoft MapPoint
• Microsoft Windows
• On-board data input terminals
• Passenger buses
• Portable fire extinguishers
• Powered service doors
• Radio frequency identification RFID devices
• Snow chains
• Tire pressure gauges
• Two way radios
• Web browser software
• Wheelchair lifts
• Wheelchair restraint systems
30+ days ago