Bus Driver Part-Time

Part-Time 28 Hour Per Week, 41 Weeks Per Year

JOB SUMMARY

Bus drivers provide safe and punctual transportation for enrolled children, staff and volunteers to and from Head Start classes and field trips.  Work in partnership with child services teams on issues that relate to families. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

The essential functions of this position require prioritizing and completing all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner, adjusting for changing priorities and availability of resources, and demonstrating initiative in identifying additional job-related tasks to be completed when time permits.  These duties are a representative example of position expectations.  Actual duties assigned may vary and change depending on the business needs of the department and the agency.

• Develop and plan bus routes with transportation services supervisor before classes begin in September and as changes occur.   Maintain updated pick-up and delivery schedule for children; keep route within one hour.  Any changes must be made within 24 hours of notice of change.
• Safely transport children (staff and parent volunteers when space is available) to and from class and on field trips.  Maintain consistent and open communication with staff and parents.
• Maintain current emergency file on children.  Conduct monthly, or more frequently if needed, bus safety training for children, which includes:  buckling seat belts, staying seated and evacuation drills.
• Conduct and document required Oregon Department of Transportation pre-trip checks.  Assure that bus is maintained as outlined in the Bus Repair and Maintenance Policy reporting malfunctions immediately to supervisor.  Sweep daily, as needed; wash bus once a month.
• Monitor own licensing and training requirements, ensuring that current and legal bus requirements are current at all times.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, peer groups and team meetings.  Participate as a reliable team member.
• Respect the confidentiality of information about Head Start children and families, staff and personnel issues, and agency operations.
• Provide exceptional and measurable customer service to internal and external customers with timely and accurate responses to their inquiries and concerns.  Exercise tact, courtesy, and diplomacy when interacting with clients, contractors, vendors and others with whom we may work while enhancing the Company’s public image at all times. Respond to all inquiries for information respectfully without regard to the inquirer’s position, status, or demographic and in a manner that conveys understanding, acceptance and support for UCAN’s programs and objectives.
• Communicate in a professional, respectful and courteous manner with all employees, clients, the Board of Directors, and others with whom we may work. Contribute to a successful work group and foster a team-oriented culture through positive interactions, active listening, meaningful collaborations, and the constructive exchange of ideas.
• Drive a company vehicle in the performance of duties.  Driving will be required for travel to training facilities, board meetings, events, client homes, community meetings, partner facilities, and to perform other essential functions as needed.
• Complete designated job tasks, special projects and all other duties as assigned to meet team, department and agency goals while actively demonstrating accountability, high levels of employee engagement, and responsibility for achieving desired outcomes and measurable results.