Transport Driver -- Child Care Program
The Transport Driver is responsible for driving a transport vehicle or bus to transport children/adults who participate in facility programming. The Transport Drivers primary responsibility is for the safety of the passengers on the bus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintains a current Valid Driver's License, with Passenger or School Bus Endorsement and Medical Examination Certificate
- Ensures the safety of all passengers while entering and exiting the bus and while crossing driveways or parking lots
- Drives safely and observe all traffic rules, signs and courtesies
- Locks all doors and windows after each use
- Reports all repairs and/or needed maintenance to the supervisor
- Conducts a visual sweep of the bus before and after each transport; walks to the end of the bus and checks that all passengers have exited the vehicle
- Disengages the bus alarm at the end of the transport, which sounds when the bus engine is turned off
- Reports any moving violations you receive to your supervisor
- In the event of an accident, notifies the supervisor immediately and contacts local authorities to obtain an accident report; does not leave the scene without an exchange of information
- Upholds all site child protection policies, child abuse and neglect guidelines, and proper reporting procedures at all times
- Uses positive guidance techniques on the bus; understands that if behavior becomes negative the best way to handle it is by pulling the bus over to the side of the road and then taking care of the behavior
Qualifications:
- The Bus Driver must understand and be capable of the necessary skills required for the successful completion of duties including:
- Minimum 21 years or older
- CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to certify within 60 days of employment)
- Must possess a current Virginia Driver's license with a Passenger or School Bus Endorsement
Essential Function:
Stationary Position -- Sitting or Standing
Active Position -- Walking, jogging, running
Use of hands/fingers -- Operate, Use, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position, Prepare, activate
Climb/Balance -- Stairs, ladders, ropes, equipment, beams
Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl -- Position self, move
Talk/hear -- communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information
See -- Detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess
Carry weight, lift -- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or less
Carry weight, lift -- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or more
Exposure to -- Exposed, work around, chemicals, odors, smells, noise, indoors or outdoors, heat, cool.
Disclaimer:
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. Supervisors may revise and/or add duties to reflect these changes. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
Arch Amenities Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Arch Amenities Group, LLC is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation at any point during the interview process.