Transportation Impact Leader (Bus Driver)

Pay

Starting Pay: $13.00 – $15.00 an hour

About the organization

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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years of age
• Access to own vehicle and a valid Virginia driver’s license
• Current CDL with PS endorsement and a copy of DMV driving history
• Good driving record with no evidence of drug/alcohol abuse
• Disclosure of moving traffic violations within the past five (5) years
• Knowledge of proper bus procedures and mechanical operation of vehicles
• Good communication skills
• Obtain CPR/First Aid certification within three months of employment
• Physical exam completed within a year of employment and renewed every 2 years
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening within 12 months prior to employment or within 21 days after employment

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for pre‑school children enrolled in Halifax County/South Boston and Mecklenburg County Head Start programs using minibuses
• Maintain the vehicle in good running condition, including all safety equipment
• Report all maintenance problems to the Supervisor and/or Head Start Director for corrective action
• Attend and participate in staff and parent meetings as needed
• Perform limited custodian duties associated with the Head Start Center and assigned minibuses
• Work toward meeting in‑kind quota monthly
• Wash exterior and interior of the bus as needed
• Comply with all local traffic regulations
• Attend monthly staff meetings and trainings when deemed necessary
• Comply with all state licensing requirements, as well as federal and state regulations
• Store the bus at the end of the school year and prepare it at the beginning of the program year
• Complete daily pre‑trip and post‑trip bus inspections to ensure no child remains on the vehicle
• Turn in gas receipts and mileage logs bi‑weekly
• Maintain current emergency information for each child aboard the bus
• Notify Supervisor, Head Start Director, and police/authorities of any accident immediately and complete an Accident Report Form
• Assist as a substitute in classrooms as needed
• Maintain a functioning fire extinguisher and a complete first‑aid kit on the bus