Bus Driver in Training, Head Start

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title:

Bus Driver In Training

Department:

Head Start

Open Date:

November 15, 2023

Reports to:

Transportation Supervisor

Close Date:

December 15, 2023

Work Location:

Washington County, OR

Hiring Range:*

$18.65 Hourly

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Position Status:

Regular Full-Time (RFT)

Benefit Status:

Eligible for Benefits

Work Hours Per Week:

40

Number of Positions:

1

Months Active:

august-may

Positions Supervised:

0

Special Note on Central Background Registry Requirement:

In order to be offered any position within our Head Start program, you must be currently enrolled in Oregon's Central Background Registry. If you are not currently enrolled, you may still be considered for this position, but no offer of employment may be extended to you until this requirement has been completed. For information on how to enroll in Oregon's Central Background Registry, please visit www.childcareinoregon.org or call the Office of Child Care at 1.800.556.6616.

Benefits: All regular full-time (RFT) status positions of 20 hours per week or more year round or part year of .50 FTE or higher are eligible for our outstanding benefits package including:

• Individual Medical with premium covered at 90%
• Free Dental insurance for the employee
• Employer matched retiremet dollar for dollar for the first 3%
• Generous paid sick and vacation time
• 13 paid 0bserved holidays
• Free life and long term disability insurance
• Medex travel assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Rich and diverse mission-based working environment

Position Summary:

In order to meet Oregon Department of Education (ODE) requirements, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requirements, and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements to become a school Bus Driver, the Bus Driver in Training position is expected to complete successfully training requirements of the Bus Driver position within the first 90 days of employment, or separation of employment will occur. This position will be reclassified to the Bus Driver position (see Bus Driver's essential functions and responsibilities and job description for full requirement detail) if all training requirements are successfully completed and the completion timeline is met.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Successfully pass the following written DMV exams provided by Oregon Driver & Motor Vehicle Services (DMV). These tests carry a cost as determined by the DMV which must be paid up front by the employee and will be reimbursed by Community Action upon successful completion of the Driver in Training Program. Time spent studying for or taking these tests will be considered time worked for Community Action.
   1. Commercial Driver License (CDL) General Knowledge Test
   2. Passenger Endorsement Test
   3. School Bus Endorsement Test
   4. Air Brakes Test
2. Provide Oregon Driving Record to Transportation Supervisor. This record may carry a cost as determined by the DMV which must be paid up front by the employee and will be reimbursed by Community Action upon successful completion of the Driver in Training Program.
3. Successfully pass a Physical Capacity Exam as required by the FMCSA for school Bus Drivers. Employees who have successfully passed all DMV tests noted above should request a physical appointment via their Transportation Supervisor. The cost of this exam will be incurred by Community Action and the employee will not be required to pay for this exam.
4. Obtain a Commercial Driver License Permit from the DMV. The cost of this permit is determined by the DMV and must be paid up front by the employee. This expense will be reimbursed by Community Action upon successful completion of the Driver in Training Program.
5. Successfully complete Behind the Wheel Training with a qualified Behind the Wheel Trainer and Core Classroom Training (approximately 20-30 hours depending on scheduling availability of Trainer). The Transportation Supervisor will be responsible for securing a qualified Behind the Wheel Trainer and provide information to the employee regarding the schedule for training (training hours will be considered time worked for Community Action). The cost of this training will be incurred by Community Action and the Driver in Training position will not be required to pay for this training.
6. Successfully pass the following tests as administered by the DMV and ODE:
   1. Vehicle Inspection Test
   2. Behind the Wheel Driver Test
7. Obtain Commercial Driver License with all necessary endorsements for school bus driving. The cost of converting a CDL Permit to a License is determined by the DMV and must be paid up front by the employee. This expense will be reimbursed by Community Action upon successful completion of the Driver in Training Program.
8. Other Requirements: In addition to the training requirements listed above, the Bus Driver in Training position may be assigned additional requirements or training sessions by the Transportation Supervisor as needed. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Attending Vehicle Pre-Trip Inspections as an observer
• Attending other Community Action trainings deemed necessary by the Transportation Supervisor, such as First Aid & CPR Training and all trainings from Early Learning Division.

1. Completion of appropriate DOT physical and TB Testing according to Head Start and Oregon Department of Education regulations prior to date of hire.
2. Drug Testing Requirement: Pre-placement and random drug and alcohol testing are required of all Bus Drivers. Employees in the Driver in Training Program will be required to successfully pass a pre-placement drug and alcohol test prior to their reclassification to Bus Driver. Upon reclassification to Bus Driver, the employee will automatically be placed in the Drug & Alcohol Testing Program which randomly selects Bus Driver(s) for drug and/or alcohol screening on a quarterly basis.

Other Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures at all times and respond/correct any at-risk safety issues immediately.
• Strictly adhere to agency code of ethics and standards of workplace behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs including regular and reliable attendance and adherence to all company workplace behavior standards.
• Other marginal functions and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Education/Training/Experience:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required to start employment.
• Must be able to successfully pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks prior to new hire processing and beginning actual employment.
• Possess a driving record that is sufficient to pass a check of driving and criminal records by the Oregon Department of Education.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, which includes the ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, children and family members. Reads and speaks the English language sufficiently to understand highway signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records.
• Incumbents in this position must notify his/her employer of any traffic violation (except parking violations) within 30 days of a conviction regardless of the nature of the violation or the type of vehicle which was driven at the time. The employer must be notified by the end of the next business day if a driver's license is suspended, revoked, canceled or if he/she is disqualified from driving.
• Ability to work as a collaborative team member with children, family's classroom and center staff and supervisors, and a demonstrated ability to develop positive working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Within the first 90 days of employment, obtain CPR and First Aid certification.

Preferred:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish, written and verbal.
• Previous employment working with children ages 3-5.

Required Licensing or Other Special Certifications

• Valid Driver License.

Required Physical Demands of Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Able to perform the following or similar tasks with or without reasonable accommodations:
  • Open and close a manually operated bus entrance door control with a force of at least 30 lbs.
  • Climb and descend steps with a maximum step height of 17 ½ inches.
  • Operate two hand controls simultaneously and quickly.
  • Have a reaction time of ¾ of a second or less from the throttle to the brake control.
  • Carry or drag 125-pound person 30 feet in 30 seconds or less.
  • Depress a brake pedal with the foot to a pressure of at least 90 lbs.
  • Depress a clutch pedal with the foot to a pressure of at least 40 lbs. unless operating an automatic transmission.
  • Exit from an emergency door opening of 24 X 48 inches at least 42 inches from the ground in 10 seconds or less.
  • Open all emergency exits installed in any school bus they drive.
• Work is conducted mostly on a bus or outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Moderate phone use.
• Possess the visual and hearing acuity sufficient to pass the physical requirements of a school Bus Driver as determined by the Oregon Department of Education.
• Possess the emotional and mental ability sufficient to drive a school bus and transport preschool age children and /or family members in a manner that is safe, controlled, and professional in all situations.
• Occasional use of video terminal and keyboarding.
• Hours of operation are primarily between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. and occasional evenings.
• Constant contact with children and the public.
• Physical ability to move quickly in order to redirect children for the purpose of ensuring a child's safety or the safety of others in the environment.
• Ability to respond appropriately both physically and mentally to an emergency or crisis, such as to provide CPR and/or First Aid to a pre-school age child, to evacuate a building, etc.
• In normal workday, may stand/walk __2__/day; may sit _8_ hrs./day; may drive __8 hrs./day; may use hands for repetitive grasping, pushing, and pulling, typing and fine manipulation _8_ hrs./day; may use hands at or above shoulder level for _4_ hrs./day.
• In normal workday, may bend, squat, and/or climb frequently. Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending and sitting on the floor or in small chairs.
• Work is sedentary, occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Occasional lifting of a child weighing up to 60 lbs.
• May require walking or standing to a significant degree or sitting most of the time with a degree of pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
• In an emergency situation expected to be able to carry or drag up to 125 lbs. 30 feet in 30 seconds.

How to Apply for this Position:

To be considered we must receive a completed Community Action Employment Application form. You are welcome to also include a cover letter and resume at your option. Transcripts may be required for certain positions. Applications can be completed on our website: www.caowash.org or you can print off the application to complete or pick up the application form at either of our following locations:

Hillsboro - 1001 SW Baseline St, Hillsboro OR 97123

Beaverton - 5050 SW Griffith Dr, Suite 101, Beaverton OR 97005

Be sure to submit your application in a timely manner. If you choose not to complete an online application, you can send your completed application form, optional resume and cover letter and any other required documents via fax at 503.400.3691. If you prefer to mail your application be sure to mail attention Human Resources at the Hillsboro office address above.

All application submissions will be acknowledged with a receipt notification. If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you.

All current Community Action employees are encouraged to apply for openings at Community Action which they are interested in. For current employees, some qualifications may be met by an equivalent combination or education and experience at the discretion of the employer.

COMMUNITY ACTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Community Action is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state equal employment opportunity laws. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

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