Bus/Van Specialist

Position Type:
General Transportation/CDL Driver
Date Posted:
6/22/2026
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.

Qualifications:

• A Bus/Van Specialist must have the following:
  • Hold and maintain valid PA Commercial Driver's License with proper endorsements, to include Passenger (P), School Bus (S), and Air Brake (L).
  • Hold, obtain, and maintain current, valid Red Cross First Aid Course and CPR Certificate.
  • Pass the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's school bus driver's physical examination.
• Ability to follow turn-by-turn directions.
• Ability to determine a correct route without the assistance of turn-by-turn directions.
• Ability to utilize a map book and/or GPS technology to drive any route or trip in unfamiliar territory.

Schedule:
Part-time, Five (5) hours/day, Twelve months (240 days)/year.
Salary:
$31.10/hour
Attachment(s):

• TRANS Bus_Van_Specialist_Transportation_ .docx