As a Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting children in a bus from our center to school and school to our center. (Teachers will also ride to assist with drop/pick up of children).
Job Description: Bus Driver Department: Reports to: Owner/Director Job Summary:Under the general supervision of the Director or Site Supervisor, the Bus Driver has the primary responsibility for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the children, staff and volunteers during bus transportation to and from the center and on field trips. It is also the role of the Bus Driver to: guarantee that the bus is clean and in proper working condition at all times; determine and follow safe and efficient bus routes; ensure all children are in age appropriate child safety restraints; assist in ensuring child/staff ratio is maintained on the bus; maintain all transportation records required by the program; and, evacuate children in case of emergency.Essential Function/Job Responsibilities:1. Ensures the safety and well-being of children and adults being transported to and from the program and on field trips.2. Completes a comprehensive written inspection of the bus daily, reporting any conditions of concern to the Director, or delegated staff person, before transporting children.3. Ensures that the communication device (e.g. two-way radio, cellular phone) is in proper working order before each trip.4. Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.5. Ensures that the bus always has sufficient fuel.6. In consultation with the Director, develops and follows efficient and safe written bus routes that ensure no child will be on the bus more than 45 minutes.7. Operates bus in such a way that road and safety regulations are always followed; reports any traffic violations to the Director immediately.8. Follows safe bus loading and unloading procedures.9. Follows procedures to guarantee no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, including insuring all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).10. Follows other procedures developed by DECAL for receiving children.11. Keeps the bus clean and free of debris; follows other bus cleaning procedures.12. Routinely inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment, reports needs to the Director, or delegated staff person.13. With the assistance of Bus Aides, delivers messages and other items to and from the parents.14. In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures.15. In the event of an accident, assures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written accident report as required by DECAL.16. Attends and participates in center pre-service and in-service trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.17. Performs other duties, as assigned.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.Recommended Employment QualificationsEducation:Possess a current Driver's License and be certified in First Aid and CPR for all age groups transported. If not we will pay to get you certified.
Experience:Successful experience as a School Bus Driver preferred. Knowledge of the challenges and strengths of low-income and migrant families. Effective oral and written communication skills commensurate with the responsibilities of the position are required.
Working Conditions:Tasks that involve infrequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids or tissues. Risk involved with travel on main highway, side streets and rural roads during business travel. Possible exposure to communicable diseases. This job involves sitting for long periods as well as stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing and climbing. Able to work a flexible schedule. Must be able to travel, enter, and exit a vehicle without assistance and withstand exposure to adverse weather conditions. Random drug tests may be performed.The qualifications listed above are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.Qualifications:• Must have or be able to obtain a Driver’s License, CPR, and Fire Safety and any other training required by regulatory agencies.• Knowledge of Childcare Licensing laws- Will train• Fingerprinted- Will payEducation required:• High school Diploma or GED equivalent Experience required:N/ADisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed
Additional Qualifications:
Valid license and a clean driving record
Have a flexible schedule
Pass criminal background check
No CDL required
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