Are you passionate about ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of children and their families? Join us as a Bus Driver, operating under the supervision of our Lead Bus Driver. This role is dedicated to maintaining a clean and safe vehicle while transporting children and parents/families to program activities, homes, and field trips. Key Responsibilities: - Participate in an annual review, including onboard observation of your road performance by a State Certified School Bus Instructor. - Attend a combination of annual classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training. - Ensure safe and efficient vehicle operation. - Ensure proficiency in running a fixed route, including loading, and unloading children, stopping at railroad crossings, and performing other specialized driving maneuvers. - Provide basic first aid administration in case of injury. - Understand emergency procedures, including vehicle evacuation. - Operate special equipment like wheelchair lifts and restraints. - Assist the Bus Aide in ensuring the safety and well-being of children. - Follow the safest and most efficient assigned route. - Maintain the route schedule and inform parents of stop locations and times. - Ensure children are properly restrained before starting the bus engine in the afternoon. - Ensure that children are released only to authorized individuals. - Safely load and unload children as per Centro's Transportation Manual. - Monitor and maintain all vehicle fluid levels. - Keep the vehicle interiors clean. - Clean the vehicle exterior as weather allows. - Provide support for center-level Parent Night's by offering transportation or other assistance as assigned. - Perform a daily playground health and safety checklist when assigned by the Lead Bus Driver. Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalent. - Current in-state Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a School Bus and Passenger endorsement or other state-specific criteria. - CPR and First Aid Certification. - Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is preferred. - Able to lift to 55 pounds. Wage: $16.49 - $20.72 an hour. Come Join Our Team - If you're dedicated to the safety and well-being of children and families and are committed to meeting their transportation needs, we encourage you to consider a meaningful career as a Bus Driver. Your contribution is pivotal in ensuring a secure and efficient journey for our cherished passengers. Equal Opportunity Employer.