Bus Driver

Title: Bus Driver

Location:

Program: South Coast Head Start

Reports to: Area Manager

HR Contact: hr(at)orcca.us

Pay Level: Starting at $18.69 hourly DOE

Staff Supervised: None

FSLA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Effective: 7/10/2024

Position Type:

Revised: 7/10/2024

External Applicants: Please submit an employment application, cover letter and resume on our website, www.orcca.us or to hr(at)orcca.us

Internal Applicants: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to hr(at)orcca.us

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Safely transport preschool children and staff to and from Head Start center in compliance with federal, state, and program regulations and policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Reason position exists is to perform these functions):

TRANSPORTATION

• Ensure bussed children are transported safely to and from class following transportation policies.
• Plan fixed bus routes that meet transportation requirements and update as needed.
• Provide transportation adaptations for children with disabilities, as needed.
• Provide vehicle and pedestrian safety training to each child and family at orientation.
• Ensure current child emergency forms are kept on the bus.

MAINTENANCE

• Perform pre-trip inspection, document, and submit per policy and procedure.
• Keep bus fueled. May be required to pump own fuel.
• Regularly clean interior and exterior of bus.
• Carry out established procedures for flat tires, mechanical trouble, and emergencies.
• Report any mechanical or maintenance concerns immediately to the Fleet and Facilities Coordinator.
• Schedule regular and needed maintenance, if assigned.

CHILD SUPERVISION

• Ensure children are supervised at all times and never left alone with volunteers.
• Maintain appropriate ratios and group size at all times.
• Ensure children are signed in and out of class and bus and released only to authorized adults.

DOCUMENTATION and COMMUNICATION

• Meet federal, state and program documentation requirements with accurate, objective, complete, timely and well organized records.
• Partner with bus monitor and other to team members to ensure timely communication of information.
• Collaborate and problem solve with staff, children and parents.
• Positive communication and interactions with young children, their families, and staff.
• Facilitate communication with others by using available technologies (e.g., phone, fax, e-mail, file sharing)
• Establish consistent weekly schedule including time for team communication and availability to parents.
• Protect confidentiality. Share information internally to coordinate service delivery on a need to know basis.

HEALTH

• Follow posted hand washing procedures.
• Follow Universal Precautions in the event of exposure to blood/bodily fluids.
• Follow food safety guidelines when joining children for meals in the classroom.

TEAM EXPECTATIONS:

Teamwork - We join our individual strengths together creating teams and circles of cooperation to promote innovative thinking and bring opportunity to our community.

Partnerships - We create collaborative community partnerships to best leverage all resources available for the benefit of the community.

Diversity - We welcome and accept differences and honor our co-workers and clients by treating each person with equality, dignity, and respect.

Confidentiality & Ethics - We maintain a high standard of ethics and integrity to respect the confidentiality of clients and staff.

Physical Safety - We respond promptly to address health and safety needs or concerns for clients and staff.

Communications - We encourage timely, open-minded, respectful, and direct communication to alleviate controversies and foster a safe, productive workplace.

Health & Sustainability - Recognizing the importance of physical, emotional, and environmental health, we seek to inspire and model healthy, sustainable living.

Public Relations - We recognize that each of us represents the entire agency in our public interactions and strive to act in a consistently professional and unbiased manner.

Professional Growth - We provide an environment supportive to personal and professional growth, cross training, and advancement.

INDIVIDUAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Model behaviors that demonstrate an understanding, acceptance and welcoming of diversity.
• Attend staff meetings, center meetings, and/or other workshops/meetings as notified.
• Maintain a positive attitude regarding ORCCA and all its programs.
• Maintain respect and positive communication regarding all children, families and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of client and staff information.
• Maintain open, two-way communication with staff.
• Accept suggestions and guidance from supervisor and other management staff.
• Seek feedback on job performance and evaluate suggestions and guidance to incorporate in performance.
• Commit to further training. Develop an individual training plan using program tools, as appropriate.
• Communicate with supervisor regarding any needed changes or concerns with work schedule.
• Adhere to agency procedures as a mandated child abuse reporter.
• Regular attendance is a requirement of the position.
• Ability to perform the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABLILITIES:

• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to present and relate to diverse client and staff populations.
• Professional appearance, presentation and demeanor always.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Oregon School Bus Drivers Certification
• Class B or C CDL with S and P endorsements
• Preferred one year paid experience and/or training directly related to the position description.
• Maintain driving certification as required by South Coast Head Start and Oregon Department of Education.
• Driving record must meet Oregon Department of Education requirements
• Valid medical examiner’s certificate is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Geographic Area: Coos, Curry, and Coastal Douglas Counties Primary worksite:
• May move or lift items up to 51 pounds.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Primarily indoors, in a climate-controlled environment; may not have access to sunlight. Occasional activities outside in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Potential for open workstations and cubicles with moderate to high noise; work from home where available.
• Some travel-Required ODL and proof of insurance (ORCCA Policy).

OTHER:

• Reliable method of getting to work.
• Must be free from illegal drugs, may be subject to suspicion testing.
• Must be enrolled in the Oregon Department of Education-Child Care Division Central Background Registry at time of hire and update it as required.
• Pediatric First Aid/CPR Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
• Oregon Food Handler’s card or ServSafe® Food Safety Certification within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
• Health Appraisal within 30 days of hire and update it as required.
• Must be able to pass the State of Oregon Criminal Background Check.
• A current Oregon Driver’s License is required.
• Proof of automobile liability insurance @ $100,000/300,000 liability limits and maintain such limits.

NOTE: The specific statements reflected in each section of this position description are not intended to be all-conclusive, but rather the basic elements and criteria considered being necessary in order to satisfactorily perform the duties associated with the position. Your employment with ORCCA is at will. This means your employment is for an indefinite period of time and it is subject to termination by you or Employer with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

Oregon Coast Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ORCCA does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operation.

Please inform Human Resources at 541-435-7090 or hr(at)orcca.us if you require reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of this job.