Transportation Impact Leader (Bus Driver)

Tri-County Community Action Agency Inc.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly Pay

Job summary

Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. in South Boston, VA, is hiring a bus driver for Head Start transport services. Starting pay is $13.00–$15.00 per hour.

The job requires a High School Diploma or GED, age 21+, Virginia CDL with PS endorsement, and a valid driving history. You will perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections and ensure student safety. Bi-weekly pay is offered, with opportunities to contribute to community programs and support families in Halifax, Charlotte and Mecklenburg

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must have access to own vehicle and a valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Must have current CDL with PS endorsement and provide DMV driving history.
• Must have a good driving record and no evidence of drug/alcohol abuse.
• Must disclose moving traffic violations within the past five years.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of bus procedures and vehicle operation.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within three months of employment.
• Must have a physical exam within a year and renewed every 2 years.
• Must have a TB Screening within 12 months prior to employment or within 21 days after.

Responsibilities

• Transport Head Start children in Halifax/Mecklenburg counties using minibuses.
• Maintain vehicle in good running condition and safety equipment.
• Report maintenance problems to Supervisor and/or Head Start Director.
• Attend staff and parent meetings as needed.
• Provide limited custodian duties at Head Start Center and minibuses.
• Washes exterior and interior of bus as needed.
• Complies with all local traffic regulations.
• Completes daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Turn in gas receipts and mileage logs bi-weekly.
• Maintain emergency information on each child aboard the bus.
• Notify authorities of any accident and complete Accident Report Form.
• Assist as a substitute in classrooms as needed.

Skills

Clean driving record

Good communication

Valid VA Driver’s License

CDL with PS endorsement

CPR/First Aid

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL PS endorsement

Job description

Starting Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 an hour

Who We Are:

Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. (TCCAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated for over 50 years to making a positive difference in the lives of those experiencing hardships. The agency consists of multiple programs that are created to empower people in Halifax, Charlotte and Mecklenburg Counties of Southside Virginia. Through collaborative efforts, engaged staff and partnerships, Tri-County is able to further our missionto eliminate the violence of poverty through advocacy, empowerment and self-sufficiency.

What We Are Looking For:

Provides transportation for pre-school children enrolled in Halifax County/South Boston and Mecklenburg County Head Start Program utilizing minibuses. Maintains vehicle in good running condition including all safety equipment

What You Will Do:

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must have access to own vehicle and a valid Virginia Driver’s License
• Must have current CDL with PS endorsement and provide a copy of DMV driving history
• Must have a good driving record and no evidence of drug/alcohol abuse
• Must disclose moving traffic violations within the past five (5) years, during employment or assignment as driver
• Must demonstrate knowledge of proper bus procedures and mechanical operation of vehicles
• Must have good communication skills
• Must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within three months of employment
• Must have a physical exam completed within a year of employment and renewed every 2 years thereafter
• Must have a tuberculosis (TB) Screening within 12 months prior to employment or within twenty-one (21) days after employment

What We Are Seeking:

• Reports all maintenance problems to Supervisor and/or Head Start Director for corrective actions
• Must be willing to attend and participate in staff and parent meetings, as needed
• Provide limited custodian duties associated with the Head Start Center and assigned minibuses
• Work toward meeting in-kind quota monthly
• Washes exterior and interior of bus as needed
• Complies with all local traffic regulations
• Attends monthly staff meetings and trainings when deemed necessary
• Must comply with all state licensing requirements, as well as federal and state regulations
• Responsible for storing bus at end of school year and for preparing bus at the beginning of the program year
• Completes daily pre-trip bus inspections and post-trip inspections to ensue no child remains on the vehicle
• Must turn in gas receipt and mileage logs bi-weekly
• Maintains current emergency information on each child aboard the bus
• Notifies Supervisor, Head Start Director, and police/authorities of any accident immediately and completes and Accident Report Form
• Assist as a Substitute in classrooms as needed
• Maintains functioning fire extinguisher and complete first aid kit on bus

What We Offer

• Bi-weekly Pay