Early Learning-Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Position is for the  School Year. Open Until Filled

Sound to Harbor Early Learning/Head Start is looking to hire a Preschool Bus Driver.

Hours/day and days/year vary per center.

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Life/AD&D insurance, FSA/DCAP, LTD insurance, Retirement/DCP, EAP, Sick Leave, Personal Leave and Holiday Pay. The salary range includes the potential of a .70 cent bilingual differential as determined by program need.

Please see the job description below for a list of Essential Functions and Job Requirements.

The job of ELP Bus Driver is done for the purpose of transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in a safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics:
This is a union represented position (Federation of Head Start Employees) and is further distinguished from similar jobs per the essential functions and educational requirements listed below.

This job reports to ELP Center Director II.

• Arranges for needed repairs and maintenance of bus for the purpose of keeping vehicle in good working order.
• Assesses bus 5-point harnesses for the purpose of ensuring safe operating condition.
• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations (including bus evacuations) and normal transport.
• Complies with program safety rules for the purpose of ensuring safe transportation of passengers.
• Develops bus routes for the purpose of ensuring that District objectives are achieved.
• Informs school personnel, parents, etc. of practices and incidents (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for follow-up action and/or proper procedures.
• Maintains assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior (e.g. cleaning, checking fluid levels, restraints, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Maintains files and/or records (e.g. route schedule, program records, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an up-to-date audit trail for compliance.
• Operates assigned school buses for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes and to/from school, center events and/or field trips in a safe, legal and timely manner.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and meeting state requirements.
• Prepares documentation (e.g. incident reports, inspections, passenger misconduct, mileage, daily logs, emergency forms, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Reads, understands and follows all motor vehicles laws of the State of Washington, all regulations and Washington State Laws for School Bus Drivers for the purpose of adhering to applicable laws and/or regulations.
• Reports incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation.

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Attends meetings, trainings, etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting requirements of school bus driver certificate.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating school buses; administering first aid and CPR; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand complex, multi-step…