Bus Driver

CenClear, a provider of preschool services to children aged 3 to 5 is looking for a reliable and committed Bus Driver to join our team.

As a Bus Driver, you will be responsible for providing transportation while working together with the Bus Aide to ensure safe transport. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safe and on time transportation of children enrolled in our programs. Each bus route will have an assigned bus driver and bus aide; they will be provided a schedule and a roster for their assigned route. The route includes picking children up at their homes, transporting them to the center on time, and taking them home at the end of the program day. The Bus Driver will report to the Transportation Manager.

Compensation

• Paid hourly at $19.79

Location/Hours

• Leaves from the Wingate Center
• This position works a split shift Monday-Friday working 4 hours per day (potential to hire two individuals if someone is interested in either the morning or afternoon transportation time only).
  • Transportation timeframe (This time may fluctuate at times):
    • 6:00 am to 10:00 am
    • 1:00 pm to 4:45 pm
• This position works approximately 175-180 days a year (primarily during the school year).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Pennsylvania Driver’s License
• PennDOT Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Bus driving experience
• Must obtain the following clearances prior to hire: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History, FBI Criminal History, and Mandated Reporting Certificate

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation for children to and from our preschool programs.
• Collaborate with the Bus Aide to maintain the safety of all passengers.
• Adhere to a predetermined schedule and route.
• Report to the Transportation Manager.
• Attend all required staff meetings and participate in on-the-job training.
• Communicate openly with supervisor by reporting any issues, concerns, or problems.
• Practice social responsibility by checking email daily and responding in a timely manner.

Benefits

• -Benefits are dependent on the number of hours worked

• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with company match up to 7% based on employee deferment, after 1 year and 1000 hours worked
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) (includes household members)
• Mileage Reimbursement (following the reimbursement policy)
• Technology and Software Discounts available

Physical Requirements

• Reach overhead.
• Lift and carry objects over fifty (50) pounds.
• Stand for extended periods of time with reasonable breaks.
• Walk and stand for periods of over one hour.
• Climb stairs.
• Stoop to move objects.
• Bend to reach objects from the floor.
• Use sweeper and other cleaning apparatus (push and pull).
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Climb ladders and steps.
• Operate power equipment according to guidelines.
• Vision and hearing within normal limits.

CenClear provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.