Title:

Bus Driver Full Time & Part Time Service Area:

Transportation Reports To:

Transportation Service Coordinator/Site Coordinator Position Summary:

Ensure a safe and comfortable environment for Head Start children, parents, and volunteers while making scheduled transportation to and from centers and other transportation assignments. Provide building and ground maintenance.

Essential Functions :

1. At the conclusion of every route, conduct a mandatory bus check to ensure no children are left on buses. 2. Operate program vehicles in a safe and economical manner at all times. 3. Ensure all passengers are secured by seat belts and/or seated at all times when vehicle is in operation. 4. Assure vehicles are parked in designated areas during non-duty hours. 5. Maintain vehicle cleanliness daily. 6. Conduct vehicle emergency evacuation drills three (3) times per year. 7. Ensure that Pennsylvania CDL driver's license is current and on hand during duty hours. 8. Conduct daily inspection of assigned vehicle as prescribed in the CDL Manual and as required by law. 9. Ensure safety and emergency equipment are on the vehicle and properly working at all times i.e. mobile phones, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, etc. 10. Enforce bus rules, policies, and procedures. 11. Ensure that the proper recording/reporting of inappropriate behavior and/or injury/accident is reported to the immediate supervisor, including but not limited to, bus accidents. 12. Ensure riders do not eat, drink or smoke while on the bus. 13. Transport only individuals as authorized by immediate supervisor. 14. Provide direct assistance/comfort to children who have not been picked up off the bus. 15. Follow assigned transportation schedule as designated by immediate supervisor. 16. Maintain and submit a daily log sheet on vehicle usage to immediate supervisor on a bi-weekly basis. 17. Ensure there are code word sheets on board for all children transported in the vehicle at all times. 18. Report suspected child abuse and neglect as dictated by program procedure. 19. Move/deliver, classroom/office equipment and maintenance supplies to centers as designated by immediate supervisor. 20. Act as a liaison between program staff and parents to ensure the safe transport of children. 21. Perform maintenance tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor. 22. Sweeping and damp mopping of hallways, stairwells, lobby and gross motor room as scheduled. 23. Sanitize gross motor room equipment, which includes set up and dismantling of chairs, tables and playground equipment. 24. Maintain agency grounds, cut grass, remove trash, snow removal as needed on a daily routine. 25. Lift up to 50 lbs. and to push up to 100 lbs. 26. Refueling of any and all buses. 27. Promote active parent involvement. 28. Carry out job functions at various sites based on programmatic needs. 29. Participate in annual self-evaluation training and review.

Other Responsibilities :

1. Attend meetings, seminars and training (including overnight and out-of-town) and participate in recruitment efforts, as designated by the Executive Director, Head Start Director or immediate supervisor. 2. Other duties assigned during non-transportation times may include but are not limited to assisting in Nutrition, Education, Maintenance/Janitorial, Health and Support Services.

Education, Experience and Skill Required:

1. High school diploma or GED. 2. Current valid PA CDL license and valid school bus license. 3. Two (2) years of general driving experience, with preschool children preferred. 4. Three (3) years driving record without accidents or moving violations. 5. Able to work well with children and parents.

Other Responsibilities:

1. Physical examination and Tuberculin test. 2. PA Child Abuse, Criminal and FBI Fingerprint clearances as required by law. 3. I-9 proof of employment eligibility. 4. CPR and First Aid Certificate.

Pay:

$18.69 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person