Bus Driver

Oregon Child Development Coalition • The Dalles, OR

2d • $19 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Transports program children and parents to center’s activities, to and from home in a safe and enjoyable manner. Ensures that highest possible safety standards are followed in the operation and maintenance of the assigned vehicle. Follows all state, local and organizational requirements relating to the position.

Requirements

• Current Oregon School Bus Driver Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assisting county staff in developing routes and adhering to the established routings except in case of emergency.
• Assisting designated staff in the safe and efficient loading and unloading of the children.
• Keeping school buses clean and properly sanitized.
• Performing complete and thorough daily pre-trip inspections and reporting equipment concerns and maintenance problems.
• Maintaining the strict requirement of the vehicle capacity.
• Ensuring the safe securement of all objects and appropriate use of car seats and seat belts.
• Keeping daily roster and other related logs as needed.
• Verifying that emergency supplies and other equipment is maintained in proper working conditions.
• Assisting in the development and process of evacuation drills.
• Supporting management staff by performing tracking of maintenance for the vehicle assigned and provides reports as needed.
• Obtaining release on the roster upon returning the children.
• Maintaining all items assigned in good working condition.
• Participating in training by Agency staff and Department of Education as required.
• Maintaining all mandated training as required by the Department of Education and/or other state of federal agencies.
• Relaying information from county to families about classroom, health, and county activities.
• Assisting in relaying notes and messages from parents to designated county staff.
• Ensuring a pleasant and safe drive for the children and work collaboratively with assigned Bus Assistant to apply the Agency behavioral philosophies to reduce conflicts or excessive noise.
• Overseeing the appropriate storage, tracking and distributions of medications.
• Supporting Bus Assistant in communicating with families.
• Participate in team meetings, staff meetings and parent meetings when required.
• Establishing and maintaining open and positive communication and interaction with all staff.
• Providing positive and constructive input to all aspects of the program.
• Fostering an understanding of Head Start, its mission, goals, objectives, and program services.
• Complying with agency safety standards.
• Supporting participation of a safe environment.
• Immediately reporting any unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or any injury.
• Collaborating with management staff for the prompt completion of injury investigation, corrective actions, and inspections as required.
• Keeping information confidential.
• Responding to child/adult emergencies by using First Aid and CPR skills.
• Contacting appropriate medical personnel.
• Ensuring documentation related to incident is completed.
• Participating in fire drills and assisting in the evacuation of the children.
• Performing other work related or assigned duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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 (EAP) and wellness resources
• Optional benefits including pet insurance

What This Job Offers

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