Bus Driver
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Overview
Job Description
DUTIESINCLUDE:
- Adheres to all local,state, andfederalpolicies regarding transportation.
- Supervises Bus Monitor.
- Maintainsconfidentialityconcerningchildrenandfamilies.
- Transportschildren toand from the HeadStartcentersin a safe,efficient,andtimelymanner to include children with disabilities.
- Transportschildren toand from field trips, healthclinics, public schools,and other program related activities.
- Transportparents and staffto meetings, conferences, andworkshops, as directed bySupervisor or LeadershipTeam.
- Maintain a healthy, safe,andorderlyenvironmenton the bus.
- Maintaincommunication throughoutworkdayandafterrunswith Transportation Coordinator in case ofemergencies or other pick-ups/drop offs.
- Assurechildrenare seatedproperly in their seat belts andharness while beingtransported.
- Conducts a childcountto confirmthat the correctnumberof childrenareon the bus anda finalcount to preventchildrenfrombeingleft behind.
- Performsdaily pre-trip and post trip inspectionthat is bystateand federallaweach day.
- Consult with TransportationCoordinatorandProgramOperationsTeamLeaders tosecurenecessaryrepairs.
- Alwaysmaintainan updated pick-up/drop-offschedule.
- Must submit weeklyand monthly reports on time to Transportation Coordinator andProgramOperationsTeamLeader.
- Attends bi-weeklymeetings, andin-service training whenscheduled.
- Submit Referrals/SpecialArrangementsto TransportationCoordinatorandmust beapproved prior to anychangesbeingimplemented.
- All staffmust sign in at theirappropriateHeadStartcenterdailyandcommunicatewith TransportationCoordinator.
- All drivers must report toassignedclassroomdirectlyafter performing morning post-tripprocedures,exceptwhendirected to perform other transportationduties, i.e., Takingbuses to theshop forrepair,takingchildren homeor on fieldtrips etc.
- Perform otherdutiesasassigned by the HeadStart/EarlyHeadStart Director.
Requirements
- Must have high school diplomaor GED.
- Must possess a validVirginia CommercialDriver’sLicense with PSEndorsement.
- Must have a physical,TBtest, andcriminalbackgroundcheckat thetimeofemployment.
- Knowledgeof geographic area.
- Must have agood driving record.
Benefits
Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) offers a comprehensivebenefits package for full-time employees, effective the first day of the monthfollowing your hire date. Benefits include:
·Paid Time Off:
oSick leave accrued at 5 hours per pay period
o1 paid day off annually for your birthday
o11 paid holidays, including major federalholidays
oOfficial Break Pay (Spring Break, Summer Break,and Winter Break)
·Health & Wellness:
oMedical, dental, and vision insurance availablefor employees and dependents
oHRCAP covers 75% of health insurance premiums
oCoverage begins the first of the month afterhire
oPre-tax premium deductions via Section 125 Plan
·Retirement:
o403(b) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollarmatch up to 3% after one year of service
Additional details are provided in the HRCAP Employee Handbook and SummaryPlan Documents.
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