Bus Driver
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
- 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.