Bus Driver

UMATILLA-MORROW COUNTY HEAD START INC•Hermiston, OR

7d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver is responsible for providing safe bus transportation for children, parents, and staff. This role involves developing and maintaining bus routes, ensuring child safety through proper installation of restraints and use of appropriate safety seats, and performing regular vehicle inspections. The driver must also maintain the bus, keep accurate records, and communicate effectively with various staff members and families regarding any issues or concerns. Additionally, the driver is responsible for conducting evacuation drills and ensuring authorized individuals are present for child pick-ups and drop-offs. General staff responsibilities include participating in meetings and training, maintaining professional relationships, ensuring confidentiality, and improving self-skills. The driver must also fulfill the role of a mandated reporter and be a contributory team member, demonstrating commitment to the agency's mission, values, and policies.

Requirements

Valid Oregon CDL/School Bus Driver’s License, or the ability to get licensing within 3 months of hire date.
Current First Aid and CPR cards.
Previous bus driving experience.
Skills in working with children and families.
Adequate means of transportation.
Ability to keep accurate records.
Must meet the medical requirements approved by the Oregon Administrative Rule 581‐053‐ 0040. This physical must also conform to the requirements of the FMCSA and the Oregon Department of Transportation for all commercial motor vehicle operators.
Current enrollment in the Child Care Division’s Central Background Registry.
Current physical examination, drug screen, and TB screen documentation prior to hire.
Ability to drive a private or Agency vehicle; must possess a valid driver's license and personal automobile or provide a plan that will allow fulfillment of position requirements.
Desire to work with low‐income children and their families.
Communicate effectively with staff, families, children, and the public using the telephone and in face‐to‐face, one‐to‐one, and in group settings.
Fluent in English both verbally and written.

Responsibilities

Follow all rules, regulations and responsibilities set forth by the Oregon Department of Education‐Pupil Transportation.
Develop and maintain regular, functional bus routes. Ensure that there is an updated route in the bus and at the center at all times.
Ensure that all child restraints are properly installed in bus and that the proper child safety seat is used for each child.
Perform pre‐trip and post‐trip bus inspections before and after each route with assistance from Bus Monitor.
Ensure that bus is attended at all times by driver, staff, or parent when children are present.
Demonstrate positive guidance techniques with children.
Report all accidents and mechanical problems to Transportation manager, all incidents to Team Leader. When maintenance is required, you must have prior approval from Transportation Manager.
Maintain assigned bus by keeping it clean, fueled, and equipped for emergencies.
Ensure each child riding the bus has a Bus Policy, Emergency Card and Parent release form on the bus at all times.
Communicate with Child and Family Advocates (CFA), Teachers and TAs after each route regarding any issues or concerns that arise regarding a child.
Maintain a variety of records and reports and submit monthly to supervisor.
Conduct an evacuation drill for each class monthly.
Ensure that every attempt is made to pick up children and that an authorized person is present when children are delivered home or to child care provider.
Be responsible for a cellular phone and fuel card.
Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned.
Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of Agency.
Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community.
Keep current and accurate records and file reports on time.
Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff and family information.
Maintain objectives and professional standards.
Improve self-skills and education.
Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.
Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services.
Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner.
Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties.
Perform any other duties deemed necessary by your supervisor.