Bus Driver - PT

The Head Start/Early Head Start Bus Driver provides safe bus transportation for all children in the program.

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid Commercial Driver’s License Class B minimum and driving record free of any moving violations within the last three years.
• Passenger & School Bus Driver's License endorsements desirable at time of hire, required for continued employment.
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire or achieve certification within 30 days from date of hire.
• Employment conditional upon results of the following:
• • Enrollment in Child Care Division- Central Background Registry
  • DMV check
  • Drug Screen
  • Bus Driver Physical Examination and Physical Capacity Examination
• Working knowledge of the behaviors and developmental stages of pre-school children, typically gained by working one year or more in a school or preschool setting.
• Knowledge of safety practices as they relate to pre-school children.
• Good written and oral communications skills and basic math skills.
• Ability to maintain schedules while meeting individual needs of children and families.
• Physical capability, strength, and coordination adequate to drive a 20 and up passenger bus.
• Ability to visually assess the health and behaviors of children.
• Intermediate level decisions needed to adhere to safety and scheduling considerations.

Responsibilities:

• Transport children to and from Head Start centers efficiently and safely.
• Ensure that all passengers wear seat belts or are placed in appropriate (age or weight) car seats and belted in.
• Ensure that any behavioral issues do not compromise the safety of any child on the bus.
• Perform daily sign on & sign off sheets, accounting by name all children getting on and off the bus.
• Ensure that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult upon leaving the bus (on the authorized list).
• Ensure that no child is left unattended while on the bus, following all procedures put in place to prevent a child being left behind.
• Visually observe the health of each child on the bus.
• Coordinate the paperwork flow between homes and Head Start sites.
• Continuous collaboration with site staff, families, and transportation managers to design efficient bus routes, mail/message deliveries and staffing
• Perform a complete visual safety check of each bus driven on a daily basis, completing daily pre and post trip checklists.
• Keep the interior of the bus clean daily, and bus exterior as needed.
• Report on any repairs needed and deliver bus to repair site.
• Record mileage and gas.

Statement of Non-Inclusivity: This job description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities that may be given to any employee. The duties and responsibilities outlined in this position may be added to or changed when deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervisor.