The Bus Driver transports program children and parent to center’s activities, to and from home in a safe 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.

At Mid-Columbia Children’s Council, we are committed to supporting the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Insurance Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Life Insurance & AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Whole Life Insurance
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Financial & Retirement

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Sick Leave
• Company-Paid Holidays

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Perform daily pre and post trip inspections for the operation of the vehicle, including 
all emergency equipment; record inspections on daily logs.
Maintain vehicle records, keep all mileage records, maintenance records and gasoline 
purchases, and submit to Transportation Manager as required.
Vehicle maintenance will be scheduled and completed in collaboration with 
Transportation Director.
Ensure vehicle has all required safety equipment on board, useable, and 
unobstructed.
Keep vehicle clean, free of debris and any safety hazards at all times.

Conduct 
Emergency Evacuations at minimum three (3) times per year.
Provide School Bus and Pedestrian Safety training to children and parents within first 
thirty (30) days of school.
Work with Transportation Coordinator to establish and maintain the most economical 
daily route. Ensure timely communication of any schedule adjustments/changes to 
parents.
 Maintain a current student roster including child’s name, address and estimated time 
of pick-up/drop-off and name(s) of adults authorized to pick-up children from bus 
stop, and map of route in the bus and in classroom for substitute drivers and 
classroom teachers.
Maintain accurate and up-to date emergency contact information on all children in 
program.
Ensure each child is released to the care of an authorized individual on the Permission 
to Release form.
Observe and report incidents of concern of children on the bus to the Center 
Coordinator.
Report all accidents to the proper authorities per state requirements.
Assist with the required use of seat belts for all passengers, and that all children are 
placed in appropriate height/weight child safety restraints.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Current Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements 
required or the ability to obtain and maintain S & P CDL endorsements.
Must be able to pass drug testing requirements as governed by the DOT regulations, which 
includes enrollment in MCCC’s random drug/alcohol testing program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to 
successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made 
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this 
position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use 
hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to 
stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 
50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the 
ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. 

NOTE
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the 
employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related 
instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give 
instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and 
are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform
this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty 
proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to 
the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum 
levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied 
or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.