Bus Driver

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA•Clarkston, GA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Center Manager, the bus driver will be responsible for transporting assigned children, parents and staff on routes on a daily basis according to specific time schedules. Transportation activities include but not limited to: transporting participants to and from the primary child care centers, field trips, extracurricular activities and other locales as required. PURPOSE OF POSITION: The Bus Driver provides safe, efficient transportation and provides support to the center as needed.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid State of Georgia, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), P&S endorsements
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must pass the Drug Test.
Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable.
Must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the assigned functions responsibly.
Must possess effective communications skills..
Must possess a satisfactory MVR report..
Must provide the Field Operations Manager with a Motor Vehicle Report yearly.
Must maintain yearly physical and drug screening requirements .
Must be able to attend night meetings, and travel out of the area as necessary.
Must possess the ability to move/lift children up to age five (5).
Must possess the ability to perform basic first aid to children.
Must possess basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

Transports children, parents, and staff in a safe manner to and from the primary childcare centers, field trips and other designated locals.
Performs maintenance and safety checks on a daily basis in accordance with ESNG transportation plan
Reports all accidents to ESNG supervisors and other proper authorities in accordance with policies
Provides first aid and emergency assistance to children/adults as needed.
Completes daily operational data sheets, submits as required
Attend meetings as needed with center manger and field operations manager to review policies, procedures and their implementation
Promote ESNG and its values and mission
Completes a weekly report for the Center Manager and Field Operations Manager
Maintains all necessary documents
Organize and submits all invoices
Follows all appropriate regulations related to proper operations of school buses
Participates in all mandatory Easter Seals trainings to include pre-service, in-service and other educational programs and trainings
Completes the minimum number of training hours required by DHR, OSR, Georgia Pre-K and Head Start
Performs other duties as required by management.