Bus Driver

HRCAP Head Start/Early Head Start Job Description Bus Driver POSITION PURPOSE: Serve as a member of the Transportation Team to provide safe, quality transportation services to children and families in the Head Start/Early Head Start Program. SUPERVISOR: Transportation Coordinator DUTIES INCLUDE: Adheres to all local, state, and federal policies regarding transportation. Supervises Bus Monitor. Maintains confidentiality concerning children and families. Transports children to and from the Head Start centers in a safe, efficient, and timely manner to include children with disabilities. Transports children to and from field trips, health clinics, public schools, and other program related activities. Transport parents and staff to meetings, conferences, and workshops, as directed by Supervisor or Leadership Team. Maintain a healthy, safe, and orderly environment on the bus. Maintain communication throughout workday and after runs with Transportation Coordinator in case of emergencies or other pick-ups/drop offs. Assure children are seated properly in their seat belts and harness while being transported. Conducts a child count to confirm that the correct number of children are on the bus and a final count to prevent children from being left behind. Performs daily pre-trip and post trip inspection that is required by state and federal law each day. Consult with Transportation Coordinator and Program Operations Team Leaders to secure necessary repairs. Always maintain an updated pick-up/drop-off schedule. Must submit weekly and monthly reports on time to Transportation Coordinator and Program Operations Team Leader. Attends bi-weekly meetings, and in-service training when scheduled. Submit Referrals/Special Arrangements to Transportation Coordinator and must be approved prior to any changes being implemented. All staff must sign in at their appropriate Head Start center daily and communicate with Transportation Coordinator. All drivers must report to assigned classroom directly after performing morning post-trip procedures, except when directed to perform other transportation duties, i.e., Taking buses to the shop for repair, taking children home or on fieldtrips etc. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Start/Early Head Start Director. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Must have the knowledge, skills and experience needed to perform assigned functions responsibly. Must have high school diploma or GED. Must possess a valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with PS Endorsement. Must have a physical, TB test, and criminal background check at the time of employment. Knowledge of geographic area. Must have a good driving record. Benefits Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, effective the first day of the month following your hire date. Benefits include: · Paid Time Off: o Sick leave accrued at 5 hours per pay period o 1 paid day off annually for your birthday o 11 paid holidays, including major federal holidays o Official Break Pay (Spring Break, Summer Break, and Winter Break) · Health & Wellness: o Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents o HRCAP covers 75% of health insurance premiums o Coverage begins the first of the month after hire o Pre-tax premium deductions via Section 125 Plan · Retirement: o 403(b) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% after one year of service Additional details are provided in the HRCAP Employee Handbook and Summary Plan Documents.