Bus Driver

HRCAP Head Start / Early Head Start Job Description

Bus Driver

POSITION PURPOSE : Serve as a member of the Transportation Team to provide safe quality transportation services to children and families in the Head Start / Early Head Start Program.

SUPERVISOR : Transportation Coordinator

DUTIES INCLUDE :

• Adheres to all local state and federal policies regarding transportation.
• Supervises Bus Monitor.
• Maintains confidentiality concerning children and families.
• Transports children to and from the Head Start centers in a safe efficient and timely manner to include children with disabilities.
• Transports children to and from field trips health clinics public schools and other program related activities.
• Transport parents and staff to meetings conferences and workshops as directed by Supervisor or Leadership Team.
• Maintain a healthy safe and orderly environment on the bus.
• Maintain communication throughout workday and after runs with Transportation Coordinator in case of emergencies or other pick-ups / drop offs.
• Assure children are seated properly in their seat belts and harness while being transported.
• Conducts a child count to confirm that the correct number of children are on the bus and a final count to prevent children from being left behind.
• Performs daily pre-trip and post trip inspection that is required by state and federal law each day.
• Consult with Transportation Coordinator and Program Operations Team Leaders to secure necessary repairs.
• Always maintain an updated pick-up / drop-off schedule.
• Must submit weekly and monthly reports on time to Transportation Coordinator and Program Operations Team Leader.
• Attends bi-weekly meetings and in-service training when scheduled.
• Submit Referrals / Special Arrangements to Transportation Coordinator and must be approved prior to any changes being implemented.
• All staff must sign in at their appropriate Head Start center daily and communicate with Transportation Coordinator.
• All drivers must report to assigned classroom directly after performing morning post-trip procedures except when directed to perform other transportation duties i.e. Taking buses to the shop for repair taking children home or on fieldtrips etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Start / Early Head Start Director.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS : Must have the knowledge skills and experience needed to perform assigned functions responsibly.

Benefits

Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees effective the first day of the month following your hire date. Benefits include :

Paid Time Off :

o Sick leave accrued at 5 hours per pay period

o 1 paid day off annually for your birthday

o 11 paid holidays including major federal holidays

o Official Break Pay (Spring Break Summer Break and Winter Break)

Health & Wellness :

o Medical dental and vision insurance available for employees and dependents

o HRCAP covers 75% of health insurance premiums

o Coverage begins the first of the month after hire

o Pre-tax premium deductions via Section 125 Plan

Retirement :

o 403(b) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% after one year of service

Additional details are provided in the HRCAP Employee Handbook and Summary Plan Documents.

Required Skills :

QUALIFICATIONS : Must have the knowledge skills and experience needed to perform assigned functions responsibly. Must have high school diploma or GED. Must possess a valid Virginia Commercial Drivers License with PS Endorsement. Must have a physical TB test and criminal background check at the time of employment. Knowledge of geographic area. Must have a good driving record.

Key Skills

Load & Unload,School Bus Driving,Employee Evaluation,Communication skills,Interviewing,Paratransit,Van Driver,Bus Driving,Commercial Driving,Driving,Human Resources,Motor Coach Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 33652 - 33652