What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Mescalero Apache Tribe?
? Will write a service plan pertaining to emergency bus evacuation, use of seat belts, rules for bus, bus
maintenance, emergency supplies and any other safety rules in order to meet Standards.
? Will have a tracking sheet to monitor the bus maintenance, safety checks, sanitary condition, emergency
procedures and current list of children with their location.
? Assists in creating an Apache Cultural climate within the Head Start Program.
? Responsible for not only yearly bus inspections by a certified inspector, but must also maintaining routine
inspections of the bus oil, fuel, lubrication, inspection of air brakes, and cleaning on regular basis.
? Will abide by the Head Start Program schedule of time to pick up and deliver children.
? Will be considered full-time as a manager and required to work a minimum of 24-40 hours per week and
an individual hourly schedule may be assigned.
? Will need to work more hours during field trips, meetings and work as a Teacher Assistant in any classroom
when ask to do so.
? Needs to use appropriate judgment about needed repair and must make arrangement through proper
channels to keep the bus in the best working condition.
? Documents and submits any concerns immediately to supervisor.
? Will supervise the bus assistant and be familiar with duties of bus assistant.
? Will be aware and communicate to bus assistant any information concerning special needs children or any
children with chronic conditions such as allergies, asthma, etc.
? May be assigned to either site or work at both sites.
? Performs other duties as assigned.