Bus Driver

Oregon Child Development Coalition • Independence, OR

10d • $19 - $24

About The Position

Transports program children and parents to center activities and between home and the center safely and enjoyably. Ensures the highest possible safety standards in operating and maintaining the assigned vehicle and follows all applicable state, local, and organizational requirements. The role supports safe transportation, vehicle maintenance and compliance, communication with families and staff, emergency response, and the broader Head Start program.

Requirements

• Current Oregon School Bus Driver Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist county staff in developing routes and follow established routings except in emergencies.
• Assist designated staff with safely and efficiently loading and unloading children.
• Keep school buses clean and properly sanitized; conduct thorough daily pre-trip inspections and report equipment concerns and maintenance problems.
• Maintain vehicle capacity limits, safely secure objects, and ensure appropriate use of car seats and seat belts.
• Ensure passengers remain seated and buckled at all times; maintain daily rosters and related logs, verify emergency supplies and equipment are in working order, and obtain roster releases when children are returned.
• Assist with developing and conducting evacuation drills; track vehicle maintenance and provide reports as needed.
• Maintain assigned items in good working condition.
• Participate in required agency and Department of Education training and maintain mandated training requirements.
• Relay information from county staff to families about classroom, health, and county activities, and pass parent notes and messages to designated county staff.
• Provide a pleasant and safe ride and collaborate with the assigned Bus Assistant to apply agency behavioral philosophies and reduce conflicts or excessive noise.
• Oversee appropriate storage, tracking, and distribution of medications, and support the Bus Assistant in communicating with families.
• Participate in team, staff, and parent meetings when required; maintain positive communication with staff and provide constructive input to the program.
• Promote understanding of Head Start's mission, goals, objectives, and services.
• Follow agency safety standards, support a safe environment, promptly report hazards and injuries, and collaborate with management on injury investigations, corrective actions, and inspections.
• Keep information confidential and protect agency operations.
• Respond to child and adult emergencies using First Aid and CPR skills, contact appropriate medical personnel, complete incident documentation, participate in fire drills, and assist with evacuating children.
• Perform other work-related or assigned duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid leave programs.
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage, with voluntary options available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
• Optional pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed