Bus Driver- Head Start Program

CACS Head Start is hiring a bus driver. This is a full time, part year position and has the summers off. The rate of pay for a Bus Driver without a CDA is $16.84 per hour and with a CDA is $17.25 per hour.

CACS works toward eliminating the causes and conditions of poverty in Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, and Shiawassee Counties by providing programs in childhood education, nutrition, weatherization, housing, and financial counseling. Our ultimate goal is to provide the services and support for individuals to achieve their own definition of success and quality of life.

Job Summary

Transport pre-school children and families to pre-school classrooms and/or other programs sponsored events. Assist teaching staff with children and families. Substitute in classroom and/or childcare when needed. Prepare, deliver, and or assist with meal preparation. When needed, help maintain cleanliness in classrooms and or work sites.

Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or the equivalent

No CDA (Bus Driver I)

CDA (Bus Driver II)

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years driving experience

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 must be able to obtain medical card.

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 bus safely.

Performs and documents monthly bus evacuations with staff, children, and families.

Each driver shall be familiar with the contents of the First Aid Kit, as specified by the state law.

The driver shall be 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.