Bus Driver

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 20.00

Job Description :

Under the general direction of the HS Director but working closely with the management staff. Ensure compliance with Head Start Transportation Standards 1310.1 through 1310.23 and any revisions to make certain safe operations of all Head Start vehicles used to transport children and staff.

Duties :

Bus Driver Duties / Responsibilities :

• Develop and implement Annual Transportation Service Plan to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standard 1310.1 through 1310.23 regarding bus maintenance, monitoring and child restraint system, driver qualification, federal motor vehicle safety standard, national driver register, National standard for School Buses, Seat belt , bus safety equipment and communication system, maintenance and operation of buses and safety education with special plan to accommodate children with special needs.
• Responsible for Vehicle Maintenance, certification, cleanliness, and ensuring all staff CDL licenses are current.
• Maintain and document a schedule of Vehicle (i.e., Head Start Buses, truck, and SUV) maintenance, inspection, certifications and licenses.
• Responsible for keeping all Head Start Vehicles clean and in safe operating condition.
• Maintain and document all certifications and credentials for Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL) licenses for self and all Head Start staff who will drive the buses. Notify staff and Head Start Director of bus drivers needing renewal.
• Ensure all licensed drivers receive adequate training and updates to Federal laws in respect to transportation. Set up quarterly CDL training.
• Monitor and maintain the files for daily mileage, monthly emergency bus drills, and daily bus inspections.
• Be familiar with state and local motor vehicle laws, especially CDL requirement for new license and renewals.
• Drive the Bus for field trips during the school year.
• Assist with documentation, maintain, and revised Head Start Inventory Report Log of all classroom equipment and other Head Start Equipment over $500.00 with date of purchase, center location, description of equipment, cost of equipment etc.
• Attend and participate in staff meeting, Parent Policy Council meeting and relevant training opportunities.
• Follow Head Start Child Abuse and Neglect Policy and Confidentiality Policy.

Additional Responsibilities :

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions or to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :