Bus Driver / Maintenance

Lyons HR, LLC • IA

67d

About The Position

The Bus Driver is responsible for safely operating the bus or alternative vehicle to transport children to and from their homes and the Head Start centers. In this capacity, the Bus Driver is often the first and the last person that both a parent and a child see each program day. A Head Start agency must ensure that prospective candidates for a Bus Driver position meet the federal requirements for qualifications in addition to state requirements according to 45 CFR 1310.16. Secondary duties include performing routine maintenance work as requested.

Requirements

• Possess a valid CDL - commercial driver’s license.
• Prior experience with safely transporting children.
• Prior experience with children ages 0-5 years.
• Able to lift a child weighing 40 pounds, 20 times a day if needed.
• Pass physical examination and all Head Start/licensing required background checks.
• Maintain current Physical/TB screen requirements.
• Possess a clean driving record.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Pass a screening for alcohol and drugs.
• Pass a physical examination and be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Pass a tuberculosis (TB) test.
• Have good hearing and at least 20/40 vision with or without glasses.
• Be of legal age.
• Hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an 'S' endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer literacy in email usage, word processing, and internet navigation.
• Knowledge about federal, state, local, or Tribal transportation requirements.
• Knowledge of the geographic locale and the language spoken by the families served.
• Skills and abilities to problem solve and provide leadership in emergency situations.
• Completion of a combination of classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel instruction prior to transporting children.

Responsibilities

• Safely operating the bus or alternative vehicle to transport children to and from their homes and the Head Start centers.
• Maintaining accurate records regarding their vehicle and children who are being transported, including accident reports, pre- and post-trip inspections, ongoing maintenance records, and contact information for the release of a child.
• Establishing written fixed bus routes and alternate routes if necessary.
• Escorting children to their classroom and conveying messages from parents to the teacher.
• Collaborating with the Bus Monitor to teach children safe riding practices and safety procedures.
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment inside and outside the bus through regular cleanings.
• Maintaining the assigned vehicle and ensuring appropriate safety inspections are completed.
• Attending regular training for reporting child abuse and neglect and caring for disabled children.
• Undergoing an annual evaluation that includes an on-board observation of their performance.
• Serving as a role model for children and in contacts with parents or guardians.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees