Bus Driver

Newport News, United States | Posted on 12/02/2025

HRCAP Head Start/Early Head Start Job Description

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Serve as a member of the Transportation Team to provide safe, quality transportation services to children and families in the Head Start/Early Head Start Program.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Adheres to all local, state, and federal policies regarding transportation.
• Maintains confidentiality concerning children and families.
• Transports children to and from the Head Start centers in a safe, efficient, and timely manner to include children with disabilities.
• Transports children to and from field trips, health clinics, public schools, and other program related activities.
• Transport parents and staff to meetings, conferences, and workshops, as directed by Supervisor or Leadership Team.
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and orderly environment on the bus.
• Maintain communication throughout workday and after runs with Transportation Coordinator in case of emergencies or other pick-ups/drop offs.
• Assure children are seated properly in their seat belts and harness while being transported.
• Conducts a child count to confirm that the correct number of children are on the bus and a final count to prevent children from being left behind.
• Performs daily pre-trip and post trip inspection that is required by state and federal law each day.
• Consult with Transportation Coordinator and Program Operations Team Leaders to secure necessary repairs.
• Must submit weekly and monthly reports on time to Transportation Coordinator and Program Operations Team Leader.
• Attends bi-weekly meetings, and in-service training when scheduled.
• Submit Referrals/Special Arrangements to Transportation Coordinator and must be approved prior to any changes being implemented.
• All staff must sign in at their appropriate Head Start center daily and communicate with Transportation Coordinator.
• All drivers must report to assigned classroom directly after performing morning post-trip procedures, except when directed to perform other transportation duties, i.e., taking buses to the shop for repair, taking children home or on field trips etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Start/Early Head Start Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have the knowledge, skills and experience needed to perform assigned functions responsibly.

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess a valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with PSEndorsement.
• Must have a physical, TB test, and criminal background check at the time of employment.
• Knowledge of geographic area.
• Must have a good driving record.

Hampton Roads Community Action Program (HRCAP) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, effective the first day of the month following your hire date. Benefits include:

• Sick leave accrued at 5 hours per pay period.
• 1 paid day off annually for your birthday.
• Official Break Pay (Spring Break, Summer Break, and Winter Break).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents.
• HRCAP covers 75% of health insurance premiums.
• Coverage begins the first of the month after hire.
• Pre-tax premium deductions via Section 125 Plan.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 3% after one year of service.

Additional details are provided in the HRCAP Employee Handbook and Summary Plan Documents.