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Organization: Youth & Family Services (YFS) Department: Rapid City Head Start
Position: Bus Driver/Transportation Supervisor Status: Full-Time Reports to: Rapid City Head Start Director Location: Rapid City, SD
Work Schedule:
Work Days: Monday through Friday
Hours/Week: 40 Non-smoking work environment. Wage DOEQ. E.O.E.
Benefits: YFS strives to provide its employees with top-quality benefits. YFS employees are offered medical,
dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance as well as multiple paid holidays, paid vacation and sick
leave, 401K and retirement/pension options, and more!
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; additional education or training preferred.
Must receive Department of Transportation (DOT) physical to acquire a CDL and be willing to submit to
random drug testing as required by the DOT. Ability to communicate and cooperate with staff, persons of all
socio-economic levels, and diverse populations effectively and tactfully. Must obtain Commercial Drivers
License (CDL) with passenger and School bus endorsements within one month of employment. Ability to work
with people of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Minimum of 21 years of age (BFOQ) and have a
good driving record. Computer competency. Current vehicle liability insurance and a valid driver’s license
required. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Punctuality, dependability and flexibility.
Essential Functions: ? Understand and implement the YFS Transportation Guidelines and be familiar with the Head Start
Performance Standards related to transportation. ? Provide direct supervision of the bus drivers. Maintain smooth, safe operation of the transportation
services. ? Observe Bus Drivers and Monitors, quarterly. ? Develop and maintain a schedule for vehicle maintenance, both routine and periodic. ? Ensure proper use of child restraint systems, practice child pick-up and release procedures, perform pre-
and post-trip vehicle checks, and be aware of emergency procedures involving passengers and/or
vehicles. ? Learn and be familiar with assigned bus route(s). Be aware of daily schedule changes. Maintain updated
route, so it is available for substitute drivers at all times. ? Drive defensively and be aware of safety of children at all times. Be aware of emergency procedures
involving passengers and vehicles. Enforce bus safety rules, including safety belt use. ? Be aware of emergency procedures involving passengers and/or vehicles. ? Document and notify teaching staff of any significant and/or important conversations with parents.
Make appropriate referrals when necessary. ? Ensure someone is available to accompany children into the center. Ensure that authorized parent(s) or
person(s) over 13 is at drop off location to receive them. ? Plan appropriate activities, which actively teach, model, and engage children in play and learning while
on the bus. ? Assist in securing the non-federal match as required. ? Hire, train, supervise and evaluate all staff as assigned by the Program Director within the framework of
agency policies and procedures.
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Additional Functions: Handle bus route phone calls and radio dispatch, in collaboration with Program
Assistants. Assist in recruitment of children, families, and volunteers for program services. Promote and support
all YFS programs and services. Assist with other duties as assigned when not providing transportation services.
Act in accordance with purpose, philosophy, values, goals, policies, and procedures of YFS. Attend all required
meetings and in-service trainings as directed by the Program Director. Encourage parent involvement in all
aspects of the Head Start Program. Model appropriate behavior while working with other staff, children, and
families. Establish and maintain a positive and trusting relationship with children and their families. Remain
informed and updated on transportation rules, regulations and laws. Assume other related responsibilities
requested by supervisor. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Environmental Functions: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Flexible work schedule