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DISTRICT 4 HRDC EMERGENCY Bus Driver in HAVRE, Montana
Job Title: Bus Driver Emergency Hire- NMCDC; 36/hours/week; Anticipated end date May 2025
Closes: 5:00pm, Monday, December 9
Department: NMCDC - Head Start
Location: Job is located at 2229 5th Avenue Please turn in applications at the front desk.
District 4 HRDC currently has a temporary opening for an NMCDC Bus Driver. For more information please contact Administrative Officer, Amaya Bliwernitz, bIiwernitza@hrdc4.org, 406-265-6743 ext.1122
*New hire must have a Montana driver's license with CLASS C CDL and S ENDORSEMENT.
Position Summary: Responsible for transporting children to and from the center in a safe and prudent manner.
Wage: $18.61 per hour Hours: 36 hours per week; Anticipated end date May 2025
Benefits Available: This is a temporary position therefor benefits are not available to the applicant.
Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday, December, 9, 2024
Who should apply for this position? Anyone with HS Diploma or high school equivalency and possesses a valid Montana driver's license with CLASS C CDL and S ENDORSEMENT. Must also have vehicle liability insurance, have a good driving record and meet insurability requirements for agency automobile insurance policy.
To AppIy, Submit the Following:
- LETTER OF INTEREST stating your qualifications for the position and why you are interested in working for District 4 HRDC
- Current RESUME
- Completed APPLICATION COVER SHEET
- Signed JOB DESCRIPTION
- Completed HRDC EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
Applications should be submitted to Amaya Bliwernitz, HRDC Administrative Officer, 2229 5th Ave. Havre, MT 59501.
Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Contact Amaya Bliwernitz with any questions regarding the application process, 406-265-6743 extension 1128.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Organize bus runs so that children are picked up in the same order as they are dropped off, ensuring consistent ride times with the shortest route available. Stop bus as close as possible to child's house.
- Maintain an updated contact list including the "permission to release to" at all times and have readily available on the bus.
- Ensure adults receiving children at drop off are on the "permission to release to" list.
- Check ID's if not familiar with person.
- Do not leave a child with a person that is not on the "permission to release to" list.
- Return child to center if no one is home to care for the child.
- Meet all bus emergencies as they arise
- Responsible for maintenance of bus
- Oil changes
- Flat tires repaired
- Headlights replaced as needed
- Replace windshield wipers as needed
- Schedule repairs as needed
- Ensure cleaning schedule is followed by bus assistant
- Conduct pre and post trip inspections and document
- Ensure the bus aid and volunteers use positive techniques to manage behavior of children to ensure their safety at all times.
- Responsible for the safety of children on the bus runs.
- Supervise bus assistant (paid or volunteer). May include pickup and return of volunteers.
- Adhere to state and federal regulations pertaining to reporting of child abuse and neglect.
- Aid the bus assistant in putting children in the proper restraints as needed.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with families and staff to ensure compliance with transportation regulations.
- Work closely with families and staff to ensure all children have transportation to class.
- Check for messages regarding changes before going on each bus run.
- Attend workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by supervisor.
- Ensure a "walk thru" is completed after every run to make sure all children have exited the bus.
- Help in other areas such as teacher assistant, kitchen, transportation, etc. as needed.
- Other duties as assigned by supe visor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have high school diploma or high school equivalency.
- Must possess a valid Montana driver's license with CLASS C CDL and S ENDORSEMENT, vehicle liability insurance, have a good driving record and meet insurability requirements for agency automobile insurance policy.
- Must complete Head Start required training prior to first bus run.
- Qualify to work in a child care center by DPHHS-QAD Child Care Licensing upon submission of all required documentation.
- Current immunizations
- &;MMR
- &;TDap
- Satisfactory state and federal criminal background check, Child Protective Services Check, Sex offender registry check, and driving check.
- Possess First Aid/CPR/AED certificate or obtain at earliest opportunity
- Current immunizations
- Must obtain a physical exam that clears applicant of all communicable diseases as soon as possible.
SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Pay high attention to details on a frequent basis to ensure the safety of children at all times.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
- Requires a willingness to work with people of all income levels with diversified backgrounds,
- Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the Agency, present thoughtful recommendations and resolutions as a client's advocate; and always display integrity, honest interaction, and professional excellence.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality concerning staff and clients.
- Must be able to work positively with preschool children and their families.
- Able and willing to work with children and adults in a flexible schedule that may include some evening and weekend hours.
- Work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines. At all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
- Subject to drug and alcohol testing.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Work environment is primarily on the bus with occasional exposure to elements such as ice, snow, rain, and hot or cold weather
- Requires significant physical effort, lifting and moving between 25 and 60 pounds on an intermittent basis
- Explain transportation policies to angry parents on an intermittent basis.
- Must bend, kneel, walk, stand, sit, twist, turn, and climb stairs on a frequent basis.
- Requires a varied schedule. Tuesday - Friday may be longer than 8 hours and Monday may be less than 8 hours. Not to exceed 40 hours in a week