Lead Bus Driver

We are seeking a Lead Bus Driver to join our team in Bartow, Florida.

As the Lead Bus Driver you will ensure all bus staff provide safe, reliable, and on-time transportation for children enrolled in the program as outlined in the ECMHSP Transportation Manual. You will be responsible for transportation leadership services for designated campuses. This means you will monitor, supervise, maintain records and reports, and may serve as a substitute Bus Driver when needed.

Who are we?

We are a nonprofit Head Start organization that was established in 1974. We serve migrant and seasonal farmworker children and families by providing high-quality early childhood education in a safe and nurturing environment. We have 50 campuses across 10 states, and we serve nearly 3,000 children each year.

What you need to be qualified

Preferred: High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), Commercial Driving License (CDL), class (A or B), with P & S endorsement and one year bus driving experience. School Bus Driver Certificate of Training and supervisory experience.

Accepted: High School Diploma or GED, CDL (class A or B), with P & S endorsement and School Bus Driver Certificate of Training.

DOT physical and drug screen

Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred

Starting Pay: $18.50 - $23.00+ depending on experience

What we offer you

Medical, Dental & Vision insurance

Life and Disability insurance

Employer match and contributions to a 403(b)-retirement savings account

Flexible Spending Plans

15 Paid Holidays

Sick & Leave Time

Consideration for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs

Employee Assistant Program (EAP)

If this opportunity seems exciting to you, click the 'Apply' button.

ECMHSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law.