Bus / Van Specialist

Position Type :

General Transportation

Date Posted : 5 / 16 / 2025

Location :

BCIU Transportation Center - Route 61 Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position :

Provide support to the Transportation Program by driving any of the BCIU's vehicles in any district or program and render safe, timely, and cost-efficient transportation services to the schools served by the Berks County Intermediate Unit.

Job Responsibilities (see attached job description for additional details) :

• Report to the supervisor and / or his / her designee on each work day at designated times, as directed by the program, to be dispatched on a route, a trip, or to standby.
• Safely operate all types and sizes of BCIU vehicles as required by IU procedures, federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
• Inspect the vehicle at the end of each run to ensure no children are left on the vehicle.
• Complete and document the pre-trip and post-trip inspection.
• Document and notify supervisor, of unusual student behavior and / or concern about a child's welfare, unless otherwise instructed.
• Maintain approved time schedule using only Transportation Office established routes and designated stops and accurately record actual hours worked on timesheets.
• Provide maximum safety for students while on the vehicle and when loading and unloading.
• Complete all reports as required by policy, federal, state, and local laws and procedures of the Transportation Department.
• Complete and attend all in-services, meetings, conferences, instructional sessions, tests, and examinations as required by state and local laws or as requested by the Program Administrator and / or his / her designee.
• Submit all forms required for vehicle servicing and inspections when required.
• Properly use the GPS device, audio / video camera system, and two-way radio communication provided on vehicle.
• Effectively communicate with the office when changes or abnormal situations occur on assigned run.
• When applicable, ensure the safe operation of the wheel chair lift.
• Sweep and clean the inside the vehicle.
• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned by the Supervisor, Transportation and / or BCIU Administration, and / or designee.

Qualifications :

Position Specification :

Schedule : Part-time, 10 months / year

Salary : $30.65 / hour

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