CDL Bus Driver

CHILDRENS HARBOR•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

The van/bus driver is responsible for transporting children. The van/bus driver reports to the Center Director. Needed for on average 6-8 hours a day for summer activities. QUALIFICATIONS A high school diploma, Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), and experience driving a 15-passenger van are required. Experience in the group care of young children, transporting young children, and driving at least a 24-passenger commercial vehicle is preferred. Must have passenger endorsement CDL and good driving record. Van/bus drivers must be able to lift 40 pounds continuously without limitations and perform necessary cleaning in accordance with local, state, and national accreditation, health and safety standards. The van/bus driver must be able to pass a state criminal check, obtain a TB test and medical examination. NATURE AND SCOPE The van/bus driver assists in all aspects of the program pertaining to transportation. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following general areas: General Management/Professional Development Comply with and implement those aspects of the state minimum standards for licensed childcare centers and national accreditation standards, which apply to the position. Comply with and implement center and agency policies and procedures. Maintain accurate activity logs and van/bus maintenance logs as required. Provide reports, trip data, gas receipts, etc. as required. Assume responsibility with minimal supervision; reliable; flexible; has a positive, supportive attitude toward both children and adults. Follow prescribed routes for pick-up and delivery of passengers. Must maintain communications with center staff, parents and supervisory personnel. PROGRAM/CURRICULUM Carry out the daily transportation activities in a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate manner. Understand and adhere to safe vehicles operation, traffic rules and laws, and good driver practices in the performance of assigned tasks. Assume responsibility for a group of children, if requested. STAFF Assist with developing and encouraging positive relationships among staff in order to create a team environment. Cooperate with all center and agency staff, sharing talents, ideas and time as appropriate. ENVIRONMENT, VAN/BUS Perform daily maintenance checks and safety equipment inspection of assigned vehicles to ascertain that a properly operating and safe condition vehicle exists to carry out duties. Monitor maintenance and repairs of the van/bus, and reporting problems and needs to the appropriate staff. Maintain a clean vehicle by weekly cleaning of interior and exterior surfaces including windshield, mirrors, lights, and floors. Encourage passengers/children to share in the responsibility of keeping the van/bus clean. PARENTS Provide a positive and supportive relationship to parents as partners in early childhood education. Maintain communication with the center director regarding any parent concerns. OTHER Perform other duties as assigned by the center director, or other supervisors.

Requirements

A high school diploma
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
experience driving a 15-passenger van are required.
Must have passenger endorsement CDL and good driving record.
Van/bus drivers must be able to lift 40 pounds continuously without limitations
perform necessary cleaning in accordance with local, state, and national accreditation, health and safety standards.
The van/bus driver must be able to pass a state criminal check, obtain a TB test and medical examination.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the group care of young children
transporting young children
driving at least a 24-passenger commercial vehicle is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with and implement those aspects of the state minimum standards for licensed childcare centers and national accreditation standards, which apply to the position.
Comply with and implement center and agency policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate activity logs and van/bus maintenance logs as required.
Provide reports, trip data, gas receipts, etc. as required.
Assume responsibility with minimal supervision; reliable; flexible; has a positive, supportive attitude toward both children and adults.
Follow prescribed routes for pick-up and delivery of passengers.
Must maintain communications with center staff, parents and supervisory personnel.
Carry out the daily transportation activities in a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate manner.
Understand and adhere to safe vehicles operation, traffic rules and laws, and good driver practices in the performance of assigned tasks.
Assume responsibility for a group of children, if requested.
Assist with developing and encouraging positive relationships among staff in order to create a team environment.
Cooperate with all center and agency staff, sharing talents, ideas and time as appropriate.
Perform daily maintenance checks and safety equipment inspection of assigned vehicles to ascertain that a properly operating and safe condition vehicle exists to carry out duties.
Monitor maintenance and repairs of the van/bus, and reporting problems and needs to the appropriate staff.
Maintain a clean vehicle by weekly cleaning of interior and exterior surfaces including windshield, mirrors, lights, and floors. Encourage passengers/children to share in the responsibility of keeping the van/bus clean.
Provide a positive and supportive relationship to parents as partners in early childhood education.
Maintain communication with the center director regarding any parent concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned by the center director, or other supervisors.