Why This Role Stands Out
As a Bus Driver with the Maryland Rural Development Corporation, you'll play a vital role in ensuring children receive safe and reliable transportation to Head Start centers, contributing directly to their educational journey. This on-site position offers competitive hourly pay of $20.47 and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for experienced drivers who are passionate about community service and child welfare. Apply today to become an integral part of a dedicated team focused on making a positive impact.
Quick Overview
Salary
$20/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States
Posted
4 weeks ago
Job Description
The MRDC Bus Driver provides safe bus transportation for Head Start children, assuring that each child is picked up and delivered on schedule daily. Bus Drivers:
- Transport assigned children to and from Head Start centers efficiently and safely.
- Ensure that all passengers wear seat belts or are placed in appropriate (age or weight) car seats and belted in.
- Ensure that any behavioral issues do not compromise the safety of any child on the bus.
- Ensure that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult (on the authorized list) upon leaving the bus.
- Ensure that no child is ever left unattended while on the bus, following all procedures put in place to prevent a child being left behind.
- Visually observe the health of each child on the bus.
- Collaborate with Site Supervisor and families to design efficient bus routes.
- Must have, at a minimum, a high school diploma or a GED.
- Must have current CDL with Bus and Passenger endorsements.
- Must have a clean driving record.
- Must successfully complete a D.O.T annual physical, and a physical with TB test.
- Must pass a criminal background check in MD and surrounding states.
Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.47
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Health Saving Account
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development