Bus Driver

Purpose Statement

The job of Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of transporting children and families to their Head Start/ECEAP related services; assisting with program activities; ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

This job reports to Transportation Manager.

Essential Functions

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing regulations and maintaining passenger safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Assists in the development of bus routes for the purpose of efficiently transporting passengers and/or providing input regarding safety concerns on routes.
• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Attends meetings, classroom and behind the wheel training, safety meetings, in-service, administrative conferences, etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting the certificate requirement/s of a school bus driver.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior, for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
• Drives school buses for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or special events in a safe and timely manner.
• Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agencys End: Success for Each Child and Eliminating the Opportunity Gap by Leading with Racial Equity.
• Lifts students and/or equipment for the purpose of positioning or repositioning students as appropriate.
• Maintains bus files for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information and/or instructions as required.
• Monitors students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining safety and following district policy.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
• Prepares documents and reports for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Reports observations and/or incidents for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.
• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.
• Secures students as assigned for the purpose of ensuring their safety during transport.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

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: See competencies under Abilities below.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: See competencies under Abilities below.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is significant.

JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

ACCOUNTABILITY : Takes responsibility and ownership for successfully accomplishing work and Agency objectives, and delivering results. Sets high standards of shared performance for self and others.

BOUNDARY SETTING : Maintains professional relationships between self and others by establishing parameters regarding interpersonal interactions. Engages in discussions about work constraints while maintaining positive relationships.

CUSTOMER FOCUS : Commits to clarifying and supporting internal and external customers goals and strives to meet their expectations and requirements. Consistently acts with customers in mind. Holds self accountable for providing high-quality, responsive and personable customer service.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING : Drives in a safety-conscious manner with awareness of environmental conditions, the actions of others, Agency policies, and laws.

RECORDKEEPING AND DOCUMENTATION : Gathers, organizes, and maintains records, following confidential information and security protocols as needed. Accurately documents relevant/essential actions, processes, and practices.

TEAMWORK : Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and make decisions.

• High School Diploma or GED certificate/equivalent
• Washington State Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Class B, with P and S endorsements.

• Experience transporting children
• Experience working with culturally diverse children and families
• Experience working with children and families experiencing homelessness and/or domestic violence
• Volunteer experience