School Bus Driver

Community Services For Children • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

Community Services for Children, a large non-profit organization located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley, is looking for a self-motivated School Bus Driver to join our team. This position is responsible for the safe transportation services for all enrolled Head Start/Early Head Start children and/or parents. CSC is a leader in early childhood education. Selected as a 2015, 2017, 2020, and 2021 Top Workplace, we proudly live our values of excellence, integrity, and connection. We work together to prepare young children and their families to succeed in learning - and life! Our culture encourages a growth mindset and promotes work/life balance - offering generous paid time off packages and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• Valid PA Commercial Driver License (CDL) B license with S-Endorsement - This information must be listed on your resume.
• High School Diploma / GED
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 lbs. in order to assist children as needed and move equipment and materials
• Ability to ascend and descend stairs and assist children in ascending and descending stairs on the bus and in buildings/houses
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Responsibilities

• Transport infants, children, and families in agency owned school buses or vehicles to scheduled classroom sites and planned activities
• Provide assistance to safely help families and children transition to and from family residents, vehicles, and program sites
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned school bus
• Travel established routes and utilize designated school bus stops
• Ensure legal requirements are met for the safe seating and transportation of infants, children and families
• Responsible for obeying Department of Transportation regulations and all traffic laws

Benefits

• Full Time
• Part Year: Six to Eight weeks off over the summer (generally follows a school year calendar)
• Low cost/rich benefit plans
• Paid leave for sick and personal days
• Paid holidays
• Agency sponsored 401k retirement plan
• Newly hired Community Services for Children staff members will receive a $500 net monetary incentive upon completion of probation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED