Bus Driver

Bus Drivers

Westtown School is currently seeking experienced bus drivers to transport students for the 2022-23 school year. Part-time bus drivers will transport students to athletics events and school trips during the academic year. We are seeking responsible drivers with part-time availability most days, including some evenings and weekends.

Westtown School is an independent, Quaker co-educational, pre-K to 12, college preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia.  Situated on a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers state-of-the-art facilities where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.

Essential Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from events;

• Assist students/passengers with proper seating and safety equipment with the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading of the bus or van during normal transport and emergency situations;

• Ensure prompt pick-up and delivery of students;

• Ensure luggage and sports equipment properly is stowed, following proper lifting procedures;

• Communicate promptly and effectively with students/passengers, parents, and the school;

• Maintain professional and appropriate relations with all students, parents, and others at all times;

• Maintain vehicle mileage logs and other required documentation;

• Ensure that vehicle interiors are clean and free of debris;

• Monitor students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining order and discipline and ensuring the safety of all passengers;

• Perform first aid as necessary for the purpose of meeting the immediate health care needs of passengers if properly trained and certified.  Current CPR certification is desired;

• Understand and comply with all safety and vehicle regulations and emergency procedures;

• Ensure that vehicles have adequate fuel for all trips;

• Report all accidents, traffic violations, and safety concerns to the Transportation Manager;

• Participate in all department meetings and required training.

Qualifications

• Bus Drivers must possess a current valid PA commercial driver’s license, with air brake restriction removed, and current Passenger and School Bus endorsements.

• Must maintain an acceptable safe driving record

• Must have a current school bus medical certificate, may be required to have DOT certification

• Able to work flexible hours in the early morning and afternoon

• Some late-night and longer trips (to New York City, Washington, DC) including overnight trips are possible

•  Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Able to lift, carry or otherwise move up to 40 lbs. regularly.  Lift, carry or otherwise move up to 50 lbs occasionally with assistance

• Able to read and interpret maps and utilize navigation systems.

Interested, qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume to: Sherri Farenwald, Director of Human Resources, at http://tiny.cc/westtown_careercenter and select Show All Job Openings.