About the Role
Operates a school mini-bus to transport children to and from school and on field trips, while adhering to safety guidelines and regulations. Performs maintenance tasks and provides support to staff as needed.
Responsibilities
- Performs maintenance tasks as assigned throughout all Harbor centers.
- Operates a school mini-bus to transport children to and from school and on field trips.
- Drives safely and carefully adhering to Dept. of Transportation guidelines to protect children riding the bus as well as NYS OCFS regulations.
- Completes “Bus Maintenance Record” prior to trips and at the end of trips.
- Provides support to Teacher in accurately accounting for pickup and drop-off of children at schools.
- Ensures the bus is in good repair by checking seat belts, brakes, etc. and brings major repair issues to the attention of the Facilities/Transportation Mgr.
- Refuels the bus when necessary.
- Keeps accurate bus records/log book.
- Performs handyman duties as needed.
- Assists in cartage of supplies and equipment.
- Sets up or removes furniture for special events.
- Be available to care for children in the event of an emergency or unusual number of teacher absences.
- Available to perform any other reasonable duty as needed for the cohesive operation of the child care center.
Requirements
- Must possess a CDL license.
- Must be able to lift up to 20lbs.
- Must be physically capable to lift and carry car seats and other items weighing up to 20lbs.
- Ability to follow directions and knowledgeable about bus routes/directions.
- Courteous to staff and children.
- Attends Staff Trainings as needed.
- Keeps a professional, neat and clean appearance.
- MUST HAVE VALID NYS CDL Class A, B or C driver's license with Passenger Endorsement.
- Selected applicants will be required to pass a pre-employment background check.
- Applicants must be at least 21 years old.
- Must be able to obtain 19A certification.
Skills
- CDL Driver
Location
- Mineola, NY
Work Type
- Day Shift
- Hourly
Salary/Compensations
- $22.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Benefits
- Discount on Child Care
- Health Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Accident
- Life
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick/Time Off Days
About the Company
- Harbor Child Care
