Bus Driver​/Floater

Location:

Salisbury, NC, 28144 Department:
Head Start Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Transportation Manager

Schedule:

Full-Time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.36 per hour

Position

Purpose:

This position is responsible for transporting children enrolled in Salisbury Rowan Community Action Agency's Head Start Early Head Start program in a school bus in a manner that meets SRCAA Policy and Producers, Head Start Performance Standards, State of North Carolina DMV School bus traffic safety Laws / Regulations and consistent with requirements established by the North Carolina Child Day Care License Laws.

In addition to transporting children, duties also include communicating verbally in a pleasant and respectful manner with families and Co-workers. Working with teaching staff to implement School-Readiness aboard the bus. This position requires a culture of safety and positive reinforcement with continuity of care which includes active supervision strategies and encourages parent /family/ community engagement in all aspects of the program.

• Maintain a valid CDL license, School bus driver's pocket card and DOT physical.
• Follow fixed transportation routes to ensure the safest and shortest route possible.
• Maintain consistent timely bus schedule.
• Transport children for regular class days, organized field trips and occasional evening events.
• Occasional transport Policy Council members, Staff and Parents to meetings and special occasions.
• Complete monthly Emergency Bus Evacuations drills with bus riders and bus riders.
• Fuel bus as needed to maintain a fuel level of a half tank.
• Ensure that children are always accounted for and correctly released to their Parents/Guardian or an Authorized adult.
• Communicate and Inform Bus Monitor of rules and regulations to ensure compliance with all Head Start policies.
• Ensure that Bus monitors, parents, family members and children follow Head Start / Early Head Start policies and procedures for safe transportation, pickup and drop off of passengers.
• Ensure Bus Monitor and children are secured in seatbelts and safety restraints.
• Ensure program materials to parents on route via the children.
• Perform daily Pre and Post inspections of the bus before each trip to ensure and maintain proper maintenance.
• Report vehicle damage and/or malfunction immediately to Center Director who submits to the Transportation Manager.
• Maintain the exterior and interior of the bus in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintain a valid CPR/First Aid certification.
• Complete daily and monthly transportation forms and submit to Center Manager on or before required time.
• Share appropriate information regarding enrolled children with appropriate staff daily.
• Performs any other duties as requested by management.
• Maintain child staff ratio according to day care License Laws.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Attend required training when offered.