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Bus Driver, Head Start

Please forward your resume via email to information@beof.org.betasites.soundst.com, fax directly to (201) 437-2810 or call us at (201) 437-7222. Resumes can also be dropped off at BEOF headquarters located at 555 Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne, NJ.


Program: Head Start


Reports to: Transportation Manager


Responsibilities:

  • Provide local transportation daily for the Head Start children to and from Head Start
  • Provide local transportation daily for shared Head Start/BOE children to and from their BOE School.
  • Provide transportation for local outings as requested by any manager.
  • Fill out maintenance forms required by Motor Vehicle, and notify the Transportation Manager of any mechanical problems so arrangements can be made for repair.
  • Check the first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and other supplies and items on the bus
  • Be available to assist in bus inspections.
  • Transport lunches to Head Start 2 and 3 daily.
  • Transport the mail to the other centers no earlier than 11:30 A.M. (if delivered before that time, then any mail in the bins at 11:30 must be delivered).
  • Assist with the setup of bus routes in September.
  • Must be able to lift over 15 lbs.
  • Must undergo random drug and alcohol testing as required by law.
  • Interact with the children and parents reinforcing safety rules.
  • Take supplies to Center 3.
  • Clean the playground and parking lot.
  • Change light bulbs.
  • Do small repairs in all buildings.
  • Assist with putting away Sysco food orders.
  • Put out the cardboard for recycling weekly.
  • During inclement weather, put out rock salt in the morning.
  • Participate in mandatory bus evacuation drills three times a year.
  • Establish a cooperative working relationship between the children, parents and staff to promote school readiness.
  • Perform any other duties as required by Transportation Manager and the Director.

Qualifications:

  • A CDL Class B license with S & P endorsement
  • A High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Submit to Background and Fingerprinting checks

Equal Opportunity Employer