Join Our Team

Now hiring!

Position: Bus driver

Salary: Commensurate with experience, part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week on a set schedule, including evenings.  Occasional opportunity for weekend hours for special field trips.

Position Overview

Bus Drivers will provide safe transportation to and from program sites while maintaining a supportive and positive atmosphere. Bus Drivers are responsible for conducting themselves in an appropriate manner, and setting a positive example for children, parents and co-workers.  

Key Responsibilities

The Bus Driver will have the following primary responsibilities:

GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Drives bus safely, adhering to all traffic rules and regulations, according to SHC policies and procedures and state laws.
• Comply with the organization’s policies and procedures, especially those related to passenger safety and confidentiality.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus to ensure its safety and report any maintenance or repair needs.
• Maintain and record accurate records of gas level, routes, mileage, maintenance, and passenger counts. 
• Ensure the cleanliness and tidiness of the bus interior at all time
• Promotes safety at all times by keeping first aid supplies fully stocked. 
• Ensures that bus rules are announced and followed. 
• Develops friendly and positive relationships among staff, volunteers, parents, and children. Communicates regularly with other staff members and supervisors. 
• Comply with all emergency procedures appropriate to the bus and in conformity with procedures adopted by emergency service authorities to ensure the safety of the children and staff 
• Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children and adults; talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect 
• During the time not driving (in between routes): May be assigned other administrative or operational tasks, as appropriate.
• Attends training sessions and workshops as needed to stay updated on safe driving practices and regulations. 
• Other Duties as assigned. 

Experience and Attributes: 

Ideal candidates for this position will share our commitment to our mission and to our values of compassion, inclusion, equity, and collaboration, and have related experience, including: 

• HS Diploma or General Equivalent Diploma. 

• Possess Virginia driver’s license & a good driving record.
• Knowledge of the rules/guidelines related to passenger vehicles (bus). 
• To keep confidences, loyalties and practice professionalism.
• Be reliable and dependable. 
• Able to drive safely and within the required posted speed limit.
• Possess a valid license, current insurance, and a clean driving record; able to pass a defensive driving course.
• Basic knowledge or experience in general maintenance work preferred.
• Work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing/planning needs. 
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
• Exercise mature judgment and sound decision making. 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 
• Ability to safely drive a bus for short/long periods of time. 
• Ability to respond to emergency situations. 
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity. 

Physical Demands:

• Ability to sit for extended periods while driving the bus.
• Physical dexterity and coordination to operate vehicle controls and maneuver the bus safely.
• Frequent reaching, grasping, and twisting motions to operate doors, mirrors, and other vehicle components.
• Ability to climb in and out of the bus multiple times during shifts.
• Physical strength and stamina to assist passengers with mobility challenges, including helping them board and disembark the bus and securing mobility devices.
• Ability to lift appx and carry materials, such as assisting passengers with belongings or packages.
• Clear vision, including both close and distant vision, to ensure safe driving and reading of road signs.
• Clear hearing to communicate effectively with passengers and respond to auditory signals on the road.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, including exposure to heat, cold, rain, and wind while performing pre-trip inspections or assisting passengers.
• Alertness and mental focus to drive safely and make quick decisions in traffic.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and a copy of their driving record by email to: 

Liliana Castillo

Sacred Heart Center

Liliana_castillo@shcrichmond.org