Part Time Bus Driver

Department

ECFS

Location

TN201 - Johnson City HS Center

Position Type

Seasonal Non Exempt

Salary

$19.12

Date

Description

TELAMON-TRC COMMITMENT TO TRAUMA INFORMED CARE:

Telamon-TRC has taken steps to shift our organization into a Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) model. This changes our perceptions about the individuals that we work with, employees and customers, including families and children. A trauma-informed system of care provides services that empower employees and customers, including families and children, to feel safe, welcomed and engaged at all levels of organizational interaction. Exchanges that could be potentially retraumatizing, or trigger traumatic reactions require thoughtfulness and non-judgement. Ongoing, as an organization, we collaborate to educate employees about the effects of violence, victimization and trauma on individuals. This model supports a culture of safety for employees and customers, including families and children.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Ensures the health, safety and welfare of the children, staff, and volunteers during bus transportation to and from the center and on field trips. Supports the extension of classroom learning environments on the bus.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Drives a bus and possibly other vehicles.

2. Ensures children are safely transported on the bus by checking seat belts, ensuring car seats are appropriately installed and monitor that children stay seated.

3. Checks the bus to make sure all children have exited following each route.

4. Ensures that children are released only to a parent or designated person, in accordance with release policy.

5. Assist the Bus Monitors in maintaining a positive social environment that supports the extension of classroom learning environments on the bus.

6. The person in this position must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

7. Protects the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.

8. Follows all state, federal and corporate regulations and rules including, but not limited to, limiting the number of riders to the legal capacity of the vehicle, ensuring an appropriate staff/child ratio on the vehicle and ensuring children are in car seats.

9. Assists in establishing and maintaining bus routes, deviating only in emergency situations.

10. Maintains accurate vehicle attendance records and other required paperwork.

11. Cleans the interior and exterior of vehicles.

12. Ensures emergency supplies, safety and other equipment are maintained and properly stored and mounted.

13. Ensures the bus is operating correctly including, but not limited to, checking the vehicle communication system, conducting pre-and post-trip inspections and following vehicle maintenance schedules.

14. Communicates in a positive manner with staff, parents and children.

15. Bus Drivers escort children to/from their classroom and convey any messages between parents and the teacher, as well as any incidents on the bus.

16. Bus Drivers need to collaborate with the Bus Monitor and classroom staff to teach children safe riding practices and safety procedures on and off the bus. Conducts regular bus evacuation drills.

17. Participates in staff meetings, committees, and training sessions.

18. Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

19. Works in cooperation with supervisor to develop and document progress on professional development plan. Actively engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in accordance with Corporation's Core Values.

20. May perform lawn maintenance or minor facility maintenance/repairs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no direct supervisory duties but is expected to train or explain work procedures to others.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience Requirements:

• No formal education is required but must be able to follow standard practices and instructions, keep routine records and communicate with staff, parents, and children.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. is recommended.
• Valid CDL license is required, including ability to pass CDL physical.
• Must be able to get certification for CPR and First Aid after hire and recertify as required.
• Must have seven years of driving experience.
• Prior experience driving a bus is preferred.
• Clean driving record.

Skills and Abilities:

• Bus Drivers should have knowledge about federal, state, and local transportation requirements.
• Knowledge of the geographic locale and, whenever possible, the language spoken by the families served.
• Ability to problem solve and provide leadership whenever an emergency occurs.
• Reaction Time —The ability to quickly respond to a signal when it appears.
• Response Orientation —The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals. It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
• Selective Attention —The ability to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted.
• Peripheral Vision —The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Bus Drivers should have knowledge about federal, state, and local transportation requirements.
• Knowledge of the geographic locale and, whenever possible, the language spoken by the families served.
• Ability to problem solve and provide leadership whenever an emergency situation occurs.
• Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond to a signal when it appears.
• Response Orientation — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals. It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
• Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Peripheral Vision — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
• Spatial Orientation — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
• Work is performed mostly sitting inside the bus.
• Sitting for long periods, walking, stooping, squatting, lifting (up to 30 lbs), carrying, pushing and climbing.
• Riding in a bus for prolong periods of time with noise and vibration.
• Frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Exposure to blood, other bodily fluids, cleaning chemicals and dirt.

Background Checks:

• All employees are subject to both a pre-hire and an annual background check. Specific rules by Area of Focus will indicate whether a state or federal fingerprint background check (or both) is required and the frequency. A fingerprint background check may suffice for a regular background check. Additional background checks may be required such as the Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry, and the Sex Offender Registry.

Positions that Require Driving:

• Telamon Corporation / TRC employees that are required to drive a personal vehicle for work-related duties are to meet the auto insurance liability requirement. The minimum limits required are $100,000 each person bodily injury, $300,000 each accident bodily injury and $50,000 property damage. The insurance liability requirement covers use of an employee's personal vehicle.
• Telamon Corporation/TRC employees that drive a company-owned/rental vehicle must maintain a satisfactory annual motor vehicle record check.
• Must have own transportation, a valid driver's license, and vehicle insurance.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to the role. It does not imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other duties as requested by the Supervisor/Director. All requirements are subject to change over time.

I acknowledge that this job description is neither an employment contract nor a legal document and does not alter the employment at-will status. I have received, read, and understand the expectations for the successful performance of this job.

Exempt : No

Type : Seasonal Non Exempt

Area of Focus : ECFS

Location : TN201