Bus Driver- Head Start Preschool Program, Lansing, MI

Job Summary

The Bus Driver transports pre-school children and families to pre-school classrooms and/or other programs' sponsored events. The Bus Drivers assist teaching staff with children and families, substitute in the classroom, and/or childcare when needed. The Bus Driver prepares, delivers, and or assists with meal preparation and, when needed, helps maintain cleanliness in classrooms and or work sites.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. This is a part-year position with a summer layoff, and the rate of pay is $16.84 without a CDA and $17.25 with a CDA.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years driving experience.
• Drivers must have: A chauffeur's license and a State of Michigan Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with A, B, or C group designation, (P) passenger and (S) safety endorsements and be able to obtain medical card.
• Training and Certifications: Drivers must complete prerequisite training, CDL skills and road test, the Beginning Bus Driver Training Course, and complete a six-hour continuing education course every two years, to maintain the necessary CDL.
• Credentials must be available upon request while driving a CACS vehicle.
• Drivers must enroll in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse through (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration).
• Drivers must not have more than six active points within a 24-month period on their personal driving record, as determined by the State of Michigan. In addition, drivers are required by law to report conviction of any moving violation or the revocation, suspension, or cancellation of the driver's license to the Transportation Service Manager.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

• Operates the bus safely.
• Performs and documents monthly bus evacuations with staff, children, and families.
• Familiar with contents of the First Aid Kit, as specified by state law.
• Familiar with bus evacuations and operation of the fire extinguisher, as specified by state law.
• Maintains route book with current children and family information; logs information as necessary.
• Records accurate up-to-date information on emergency cards.
• Conducts pre-trip inspections of assigned vehicle as required by Federal and State law as well as the Head Start program Manual. Reports in writing any malfunction to the Mechanic and/or designee.
• Maintains interior and exterior of the bus in a clean and safe operating condition and conducts appropriate route procedures within the state and federal guidelines.
• Maintains awareness of potentially unsafe surroundings.
• Employment with CACS Head Start is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including fingerprinting, in accordance with state and federal licensing requirements and Head Start Performance Standards. All candidates must also pass a pre-employment drug screening. Continued employment is subject to adherence to ongoing background check and health requirements as mandated by licensing regulations and agency policies.