Childcare Center Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We are looking for a dependable and caring Part-Time bus Driver to transport children to and from school and activities safely. The ideal candidate will have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and First Aid certifications (or a willingness to obtain them) and be able to pass all required background checks. The right person will be reliable, patient, and enjoy working with children.

• Operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner, adhering to all traffic regulations.
• Ensure student safety by following safety rules as they board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
• Regularly inspect a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to guarantee they are in working order.
• Notify maintenance staff of any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities on a strict schedule.
• Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students.
• Maintain order among students during trips to ensure their safety.
• Compile and submit reports that may include the number of students or trips, hours worked, mileage, or fuel consumption.
• Stay knowledgeable about first-aid procedures.
• Record bus routes and track student drop-offs and pick-ups.
• Communicate delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations to school administration using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
• Maintain a clean and organized bus interior for student comfort.
• Use maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions to navigate routes.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for student comfort.
• Report any delinquent student behaviors to school administration.
• Escort small children across roads and highways safely.
• Perform minor repairs to vehicles to ensure they remain in good working order.

• CPR/First Aid
• Pass Background Checks
• Clean Driving record
• Valid Driver's License