Bus Driver – Manchester/Point Arena (CRIHB)

California Rural Indian Health Board; Point Arena (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team committed to enhancing the health and social conditions of Indian communities. As a Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children during transport to the Head Start program. This position offers growth opportunities and a supportive work environment, where you will engage directly with families and contribute to the development of young minds. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a valid Commercial Driver’s License, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission to serve the community.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of preschool child behavior and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and proper supervision of children during transport.
• Maintain records and coordinate paperwork between homes and Head Start sites.

Skills

Communication Skills

Safety Practices Knowledge

Child Behavior Assessment

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License

Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Bus Driver – Manchester/Point Arena

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail] and indicate whether you are claiming Indian Preference. If yes, please attach supporting documentation.

ABOUT US

The California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. (CRIHB) is committed to the needs and interests that elevate and promote the health status and social conditions of the Indian people of California. CRIHB does this by providing advocacy, shared resources, training, and technical assistance that enhances the delivery of quality comprehensive health-related services.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Modern office setting
• On-the-job training
• Company perks
• Safe work environment

Department of Social Services requires potential applicants to clear the California criminal background check.

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Site Supervisor/Coordinator, Bus Driver will provide support through classroom and playground supervision and will pick up and deliver Head Start children to and from the Head Start program. The Bus Driver will also assist in providing a safe and sanitary environment for children, and work directly with the parents in planning and meeting the children’s needs. Incumbent follows safety rules and laws as well as establish internal procedures in accomplishing assignments.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Attend training conferences/meetings with site staff to keep abreast of current requirements.
2. Ensure that all passengers wear seat belts or are placed in appropriate (age or weight) car seats and belted in.
3. Ensure that any behavioral issues do not compromise the safety of any child on the bus.
4. Perform daily sign on & sign off sheets, accounting by name all children getting on and off the bus.
5. Ensure that each child is delivered to the care of a responsible adult upon leaving bus (on the authorized list).
6. Ensure that no child is ever left unattended while on the bus, following all procedures put in place to prevent a child being left behind.
7. Visually observe the health of each child on the bus.
8. Coordinate the paperwork flow between homes and Head Start sites.
9. Continuous collaboration with site staff, families and transportation manager to design efficient bus routes and mail/message deliveries.
10. Follow approved route to pick and deliver children.
11. Provides training to children and parents on bus safety, pedestrian safety, and transportation safety 3 times a year.
12. Warm up and inspect bus daily (i.e., check brakes, tires, mirrors, seats, emergency doors heaters, defrosters, lights, flashers, and emergency equipment).
13. Responsible for safe pickup and delivery of Head Start children to and from the Head Start program.
14. Schedule California Highway Patrol yearly inspections of the bus.
15. Attend yearly bus transportation trainings and workshops.
16. Monitor and supervise the children’s conduct while on the bus.
17. Assist with field trip transportation and supervision of children.
18. Help children board and exit the bus.
19. Clean interior and exterior of bus.
20. Report maintenance issues to Director for approval of services requested.
21. Contact families directly when bus service will be interrupted.
22. Maintain records and arrange for required tune-ups, preventive maintenance, and necessary repairs.
23. Fueling up the bus on a regular basis.
24. Additional classroom duties as assigned by teacher in conducting the day-to-day site activities.
25. Work with local school district for bus maintenance.
26. Pick up supplies as needed.
27. Assist with teaching assistant and playground duties as needed and assist with classroom clean up.
28. Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Maintain a valid, unrestricted California Driver’s license and ability to be insurable under CRIHB’s automobile insurance. If employee has a valid license from another state, he/she must obtain a CA license within 2 months of hiring date.
2. Position requires occasional over night travel within CRIHB’s service area.
3. Requires ability to drive up to 7 hours a day.
4. CPR/First Aid Certification.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Working knowledge of the behaviors and developmental stages of pre-school children, typically gained by working one year or more in a school or preschool setting.
3. Knowledge of safety practices as they relate to pre-school children.
4. Good written and oral communications skills and basic math skills.
5. Ability to maintain schedules while meeting individual needs of children and families.
6. Valid Commercial Driver’s License and driving record free of any moving violations within the last three years.
7. School Bus Driver’s License desirable at time of hire, required for continued employment.
8. Pediatric CPR/First Aid certified at time of hire or achieve certification within 30 day from date of hire.
9. Employment conditional upon results of the following:
• Fingerprint background check
• DMV check
• Drug Screen
• Bus Driver Physical Examination and Physical Capacity Examination
10. Physical capability, strength and coordination adequate to drive a 20 and up passenger bus.
11. Ability to visually assess the health and behaviors of children.
12. Intermediate level decisions needed to adhere to safety and scheduling considerations.
13. Occasional lifting of up to 50lbs, typically placing children into seats and ability to carry or drag a child in an emergency out of the bus to a safe area.
14. Frequent bending at neck, frequent bending at waist and knees and occasional squatting.
15. Occasional climbing to enter and exit bus.
16. Daily sitting, about 85% of driving time

Job Type: Full-time, non-exempt

Pay Rate: $26.60 an hour

Location: Point Arena, CA 95468: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Preference in hiring is given to qualified American Indians in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Sections 472 and 473). Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit Indian verification, certified by Tribe of affiliation or other acceptable documentation of Indian heritage.

Application Question(s):

• REQUIRED RESPONSE: Are you claiming Indian Preference?

You are eligible for preference if you:

(a) are a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe;

(b) are a descendent of a member and were residing within the present boundaries of any Indian reservation on June 1, 1934;

(c) are an Alaska Native; or

(d) possess one-half degree Indian blood derived from tribes that are indigenous to the United States.

You can find more information here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/tribal-consultation/indian-preference/#:~:text=Indian%20Preference%20allows%20certain%20American,of%20Indian%20Affairs%20(BIA)