Bus Driver in Hermiston

About Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC): Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is a nonprofit organization serving children and families across Oregon through early education and family support programs. At OCDC, our work has purpose. Every role contributes to creating stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures for children across Oregon.

Position Summary: Transports program children and parents to center’s activities, to and from home in a safe and enjoyable manner. Ensures that highest possible safety standards are followed in the operation and maintenance of the assigned vehicle. Follows all state, local and organizational requirements relating to the position.

Essential Functions: Ensures safe and timely transportation for Agency children and families by:

• Assisting county staff in developing routes and adhering to the established routings except in case of emergency.
• Assisting designated staff in the safe and efficient loading and unloading of the children.

Assists in compliance and sustains standard of maintenance, and adheres to Agency and state regulations associated with transporting children on a school bus by:

• Keeping school buses clean and properly sanitized.
• Performing complete and thorough daily pre-trip inspections and reporting equipment concerns and maintenance problems.
• Maintaining the strict requirement of the vehicle capacity.
• Ensuring the safe securement of all objects and appropriate use of car seats and seat belts.
• Maintaining all passengers, children, parents and volunteers seated and buckled at all times.
• Keeping daily roster and other related logs as needed.
• Verifying that emergency supplies and other equipment is maintained in proper working conditions.
• Assisting in the development and process of evacuation drills.
• Supporting management staff by performing tracking of maintenance for the vehicle assigned and provides reports as needed.
• Obtaining release on the roster upon returning the children.
• Maintaining all items assigned in good working condition.

Maintains technical knowledge by:

• Participating in training by Agency staff and Department of Education as required.
• Maintaining all mandated training as required by the Department of Education and/or other state or federal agencies.

Facilitates positive communication with children, parents and county staff by:

• Relaying information from county to families about classroom, health, and county activities.
• Assisting in relaying notes and messages from parents to designated county staff.
• Ensuring a pleasant and safe drive for the children and work collaboratively with assigned Bus Assistant to apply the Agency behavioural philosophies to reduce conflicts or excessive noise.
• Overseeing the appropriate storage, tracking and distributions of medications.
• Supporting Bus Assistant in communicating with families.

Contributes to team effort by:

• Participating in team meetings, staff meetings and parent meetings when required.
• Establishing and maintaining open and positive communication and interaction with all staff.
• Providing positive and constructive input to all aspects of the program.
• Fostering an understanding of Head Start, its mission, goals, objectives, and program services.

Continually applies safety practices in all facets of the performance of duties by:

• Complying with agency safety standards.
• Supporting participation of a safe environment.
• Immediately reporting any unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or any injury.
• Collaborating with management staff for the prompt completion of injury investigation, corrective actions, and inspections as required.

Maintains confidence and protects agency operations by:

• Keeping information confidential.

Provides emergency services as a mandatory first responder by:

• Responding to child/adult emergencies by using First Aid and CPR skills.
• Contacting appropriate medical personnel.
• Ensuring documentation related to incident is completed.
• Participating in fire drills and assisting in the evacuation of the children.

Other Responsibilities: Performing other work-related or assigned duties.

Education and Experience Requirements: Current Oregon School Bus Driver Certificate.

Pay Range: The pay range for this position is $18.94 to $23.65 hourly. Placement within the range is determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

Benefits: OCDC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work–life balance. Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) may receive:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid leave programs
• Employer paid life and disability coverage, with voluntary options available
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Optional benefits including pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: OCDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. OCDC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please let us know.