City bus driver job description

As early education leaders, we're influencing the next generation of learners, leaving a strong, lasting, positive impact on our children. From our more than 900 school locations to our regional offices and main headquarters, you'll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative.

The Vehicle Driver ensures that the bus is regularly maintained and safe for driving under all applicable state and municipal regulations. The Vehicle Driver may step into an Assistant Teacher or other role as needed.
Job Responsibilities:

* Safely transport children in a bus or van from one loving, educational environment to another with a smiling face!
* Have and maintain a safe and violation free driving record.
* Ensure the safety of each child by maintaining vehicle functionality on a regular basis as well as implement safety procedures with their school director.
* Have countless advancement opportunities through our on-going training and expansive network of centers and brands.

Job Requirements:

* A valid driver's license and a clean driving record
* An understanding of all current state and local regulations
* A High School diploma or equivalent
* Flexibility as to the hours and schedule of work
* 0-1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility strongly preferred
* Must be at least 21 years of age

Learning Care Group, Inc. is the second-largest for-profit child care provider in North America and a leader in early education. Our programs are designed for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Across our eight unique brands, we're committed to creating state-of-the-art facilities with the latest technology and expert-driven curricula created by our own Education team.

Our Promise

To make a difference and have a positive impact on every child at our schools, their families, and the communities we serve every day. We support child development for infants to school-age students, through a comprehensive, research-based curriculum in a safe, nurturing, fun school environment. As experts in child care and early education, we empower children to be ready for school, we instill a lifelong love of learning, and we provide a solid foundation for a successful future.

January 4, 2022

Closing Date for Resumes/Applications

Open until filled

Starting Pay

$17.76 / hourly (not to exceed 1499 hours)

Exempt/Non-exempt

Non-exempt

Status and Work Schedule

Seasonal Part-time

The City of St. Charles Human Resources Department is recruiting for seasonal Bus Drivers for the St. Charles City Transit within the Public Works Street Division. This position is seasonal part-time and no benefits are included with this part-time position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• • Follow specified routes and transports bus passengers under limited supervision.
  • Greet passengers; assists passenger with special needs board and de-board.
  • Monitor and assist bus entry of wheelchair-bound passengers.
  • Conduct vehicle inspections and reports deficiencies to the Supervisor.
  • Participate in safety meetings and in-service training for assisting passengers on an as needed basis.
  • Provides directions and information about bus schedules, facilities and operations.
  • Respond to public inquiries or complaints.
  • Conduct periodic passenger surveys.

Minimum Training and Experience Required

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Must possess a valid Missouri Class B commercial driver's license with passenger endorsement with a clean driving record.
• Previous passenger and/or public driving experience preferred.

Contact Information

Online employment applications can be accessed on our City Website: www.stcharlescitymo.gov

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify

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• Able to work on evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.
• Expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per week – Not including Extra Curricular Activities assigned by campus
• Able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs

We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:

• Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
• Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
• Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
• Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
• Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
• Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
• We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students

Qualifications:

• Education: GED or High School Diploma
• Experience: Experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training; ability to manage student behavior
• License or Certification: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements
• Completed bus driver safety training course
• Must be over 21 years old
• Pass alcohol and drug tests
• DOT Physical Examination

What We Offer

Compensation:

• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $17.44 for 0 years of experience and $21.80.

• This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Other Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, com‐muter benefits, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. We also offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day. IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

To Apply

Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States.

IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves nearly 75,000 college-bound students in 137 schools across Texas, Southern Louisiana and Florida and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. Be on the lookout for IDEA schools opening near you—with new launches in Jacksonville, FL (2022). Cincinnati, OH (2022), and Arkansas (2023)!

When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.