UETHDA

Position Summary

Ready to be a hero on wheels? As a Head Start Bus Driver, you’re more than just a driver—you’re a trusted, friendly face for the kids and families you serve every day! You’ll make sure children get to school safely, bringing a genuine smile and a caring attitude to each trip. If you’re safety-focused, dependable, and love connecting with kids, this is the ride for you!

Our Culture

Since 1964, UETHDA has been all about Helping People. Changing Lives. We're passionate about making a difference in our community through education, support, and collaboration. If you believe in empowering others and fostering growth, you’ll feel right at home here!

Essential Functions:

• Safely transport children to and from school; follow all loading, unloading, and safety procedures.
• Inspect bus after each run to ensure no child is left behind.
• Maintain accurate transportation records, logs, and required paperwork.
• Adhere to state and federal laws and practice safe driving at all times.
• Follow designated bus routes and perform minor vehicle maintenance as needed.
• Support classroom activities, promoting children’s social and emotional development.
• Conduct home visits, assist with parent meetings, and maintain positive communication with families.
• Collaborate with classroom and program staff to support family services and program goals
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Breaks and Holidays:

• Paid Fall Break, Christmas Break, Spring Break and holidays 

Healthcare/Personal Benefits:

• 1 Day of Healthcare/Personal accrued per month worked

Additional Benefits:

• Healthcare through the State of Tennessee.  UETHDA pays 100% of the monthly premium for the Employee Only (estimated cost paid by UETHDA for the employee is $600 per month ($7,200 annually).  Additional insurance coverage is available but cost difference will be paid by the employee.
• Dental, Vision, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life Insurance options are offered at 100% cost to the employee.
• Retirement Plan--Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS). Eligible employees are required to contribute 5% of yearly wages (pre-tax basis to the defined TCRS plan).  UETHDA contributes an amortized amount as determined by TCRS.  Employees are vested upon 5 years of eligible service.
• Additional 401(K) and 457 Savings Plan also available without employer match.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time non-exempt position and is paid hourly. Typically, this position will work 30 plus hours per week, approximately 44-46 weeks per school year with a summer lay off of approximately 6 to 8 weeks.  Working days are Monday through Friday.  Elected benefits continue during temporary summer lay-off. 

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience working with children.
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience with culturally diverse clients.
• Minimum age: 25.
• Pass criminal background check (fingerprinting).
• Pass drug/alcohol testing and annual DOT physical exam with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; good hearing and vision with/without glasses/contacts.
• Valid Tennessee Commercial Driver’s License (CDL with P & S endorsements)
• Meets Tennessee DHS standards for preschool day care centers.

EOE Statement:

UETHDA hires high quality staff from a variety of fields and education levels who have a passion for changing the lives of others. UETHDA is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Current Salary:

$16.89 per hour

JOB CODE: Operations