Bus Driver

Position Title: School Bus Driver

Employment Status: Part-time

Immediate Supervisor: Field Operations Director

Titles of Position Supervised: None

Major Objectives: Drive a school bus for students on field trips

Responsibilities:

• Drive a school bus to transport passengers to and from field trip sites
• Inspect vehicle before each trip using a list of required safety checkpoints
• Report any mechanical problems
• Complete all required paperwork
• Keep bus floor and seats free of obstacles, trash, and dirt at all times
• Ensure that all passengers are properly seated, and all students are properly secured in their car seats before putting the vehicle in motion.
• Comply with all traffic regulations
• Leads student safety drills
• Cell phone usage is prohibited while driving the vehicle
• In the event of an accident involving personal injury and/or property damage, a traffic incident, or a traffic violation, inform supervisor immediately
• Take immediate action when necessary to ensure the safety of the passengers and the vehicle
• Exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving

General Duties

• Keep Management informed by:
  • Attending Staff Meetings
  • Completing Ongoing Monitoring Checklists
  • Completing Monthly Reports
  • Sharing any reports of Child Abuse and Neglect
• Protect program integrity and client privacy by keeping all program information gained through employment at CSO absolutely confidential during and after this employment
• Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning by participating in Staff Development training
• Contribute to team effort by:
  • Understanding and following the CSO Head Start Policies and Procedures Manual
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• Class C Arkansas Driver’s License with a Passenger Endorsement or greater
• Safe Driving Record
• Cleared Criminal Record check and Arkansas Child Maltreatment check
• Cleared FBI Record check, including fingerprints
• Ability to pass a TB screening
• Ability to pass a Bus Driver Physical
• Ability to travel from center to center to complete job requirements
• Ability to work a varied schedule between the hours of 7:30 and 5:30
• Ability to lift up to a 40-pound child or get down on the floor if needed
• Able to manage and prioritize your own workload
• Respond appropriately (mentally and physically) to any emergency or crisis situation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Proficiency in Verbal and Written Skills

• Professional demeanor