Driver I

Community Action Council; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Council is seeking an experienced transportation provider in Richmond, VA, to ensure safe transport for children and adults in the Head Start Program. Responsibilities include maintaining the bus's operational condition and compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate must be at least 21 years old and possess a clean driving record. Duties also involve training prior to transporting children and completing annual refresher courses.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• No at-fault traffic accidents in the last 5 years.
• Willingness to submit to drug and alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct transportation services for children or adults.
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare during transportation.
• Maintain order and security on the bus.

Skills

Good driving record

Record keeping

Knowledge of service area

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced
Job Location: CAC SCHS Administrative Office - Kim Kent - Richmond, KY 40475
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $19.53 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Transportation

Job Function Statement (overall job purpose and benefit to the operation)

Position is responsible for providing direct transportation services for children or adults to school, center or program related activities and food service delivery for the Head Start Program. Primarily responsible for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the children, staff and volunteers during bus transportation to and from the center and on field trips.

Position must ensure that the school bus is in good operating condition at all times, pick up and drop off students as per the schedule, maintain order and security on the bus and obey all laws, regulations and rules of conduct. This position is responsible for ensuring program compliance with the Head Start Program Performance Standards regarding transportation services and with local, state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age, have a high school diploma, GED, or be actively pursuing GED.
• Must have a good driving record. No at-fault traffic accidents in the last 5 years.
• Should have general record keeping ability and knowledge of service area is desirable.
• Must be willing to submit to drug and alcohol testing upon request, in accordance with federal, state, and agency regulations.
• Must meet any physical, mental and other requirements as necessary to perform job‑related functions with any necessary reasonable accommodations.
• Must complete training prior to transporting any enrolled child and annual refresher training which includes: classroom instruction and behind-the‑wheel instruction sufficient to enable the driver to operate the vehicle in a safe and efficient manner, to safely run a fixed route, to administer basic first aid in case of injury, and to handle emergency situations, including vehicle evacuation, operate any special equipment, such as wheelchair lifts, assistance devices or special occupant restraints, conduct routine maintenance and safety checks of the vehicle, and maintain accurate records as necessary.