Bus Driver

Position Title: Bus Driver

Reports To: Director of Early Learning Department /Preschool Director

Classification: Part-time Non-Exempt

Compensation: $21.68 per hour

ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND

Latino Networks mission is: Leading with love we cultivate our staff and community as a powerful force for radical social change. We do this through Latino community-driven programs advocacy and service. Our work springs from the core belief in Latino community self-determination that is the ability of community members to participate meaningfully in the decisions that affect their lives and the lives of their families. We actively partner across a variety of city county state and community organizations to deliver training and support a wide range of services as well as influence policy.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Latino Network seeks committed and energetic community members who have a strong desire to improve educational outcomes for Latino children. As part of a dedicated team working toward a shared vision in partnership with parents the bus driver ensures children are safely transported between home and learning environment. If you share similar life experiences to those of the families in Escuelita Esperanza are committed to giving back to your community and bring experience working with families with young children this position is for you.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position transports program children to and from home during school days and is a critical part of the team in maintaining the safety of the children and the continued growth and sustainability of Latino Networks early childhood programs. The bus driver will also on occasion transport parents and program children to the centers activities. The bus driver also ensures that the highest possible safety standards are followed in the operation and maintenance of the assigned vehicle. Follows all state local and organizational requirements. The bus driver also plays a key role in the continued development of the children while in their care. When possible and following all safety protocols the bus driver will engage the children through songs and open-ended questions continuing to provide a safe learning environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily pre- and post-trip inspections for the operation of the bus including all emergency equipment; record inspections on daily logs.
• Maintain bus records keep all mileage records maintenance records and gasoline purchases and submit to Facilities Manager as required.
• Bus maintenance will be scheduled and completed in collaboration with the IT/Facilities manager.
• Ensure the bus has all required safety equipment on board useable and unobstructed.
• Keep bus clean free of debris and any safety hazards at all times. Conduct Emergency Evacuations at minimum three (3) times per year.
• Provide School Bus and Pedestrian Safety training to children and parents within the first thirty (30) days of school.
• Work with facilities manager to establish and maintain the most economical daily route. Ensure timely communication of any schedule adjustments/changes to parents and preschool director.
• Maintain a current student roster including the childs name address and estimated time of pick-up/drop-off and name(s) of adults authorized to pick up children from the bus stop and a map of the route in the bus and in the classroom for substitute drivers and classroom teachers.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date emergency contact information on all children in the program.
• Ensure each child is released to the care of an authorized individual on the Permission to Release form.
• Observe and report incidents of concern of children on the bus to the Preschool Director.
• Report all accidents to the proper authorities per state requirements.
• Assist with the required use of seat belts for all passengers and ensure that all children are placed in appropriate height/weight child safety restraints.

SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Current Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements required
• Must be able to pass drug testing requirements as governed by the DOT regulations.
• Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens including but not limited to criminal background fingerprinting and vehicle record as required

ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision distance vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

TO APPLY

If you or anyone you know are interested in joining us in supporting our mission to positively transform the lives of Latino Youth families and communities please submit your application resume and cover letter at: Careers

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens including but not limited to criminal background and vehicle record as required. Latino Network is an equal opportunity employer. We value and support diversity and inclusion to create a culture of dignity and respect.