Job Responsibilities Include:
- Drive school bus to designated locations
- Complete bus safety checks before leaving the parking lot daily and complete safety checks when buses return and children have departed
- Maintain cleanliness of buses and checks gas, oil, and water daily; report any needed repairs immediately to the Center Manager or designee
- May be selected to drive on field trips or other designated agency activities
- File all required reports and receipts
- Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to the operations of a school bus in the state of VA and under HS performance standards; observe posted speed limits at all times and immediately report any accident or damage to the vehicle to the center manager
- Report any concerns about children to Assistant Center Manager, Center Manager, Family Advocate(s), or Teacher(s)
Education and experience required:
- High School diploma
- Clean DMV record
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) from the state in which the driver resides that is specific to school bus licensure
- Current Department of Transportation Medical Card
- At least one (1) year experience working with and/or transporting children ages 3-5 preferred
- Oral and written proficiency in English, with ability to interpret documents such as safety rules and policy and procedures manuals
- Bus safety training and excellent customer service
- Familiarity with Arlington County roadways and traffic patterns
- Successful completion of background checks required upon hire (including drug testing, TB test and physical exam)