Bus Driver/Custodian- Parker Heights

Inspire Development Centers • Wapato, WA

8d • $49,566 - $66,082 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bus Driver Custodian is responsible for ensuring children are transported safely, in a timely and appropriate manner. This role involves supervising children on the bus, with support from the Floater/Bus position. Additionally, the Bus Driver Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly building, performing routine maintenance, and notifying supervisors of needed repairs. This includes keeping the premises neatly groomed and safe by clearing snow and debris from sidewalks, among other tasks.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English and/or Spanish.
• Excellent adherence to Safety Policy and Procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience in bus safety and risk management.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and oral instructions and procedures without constant supervision.
• Understanding of the interrelationships between services and systems.
• Flexible to work different schedules, possibly split shifts and/or with various bus routes depending on availability of shifts.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to gather and write data for reports and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Excellence in building maintenance.
• Seven (7) years of regular driving experience.
• Must be at least 25 years of age.
• Valid Washington State Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B or C with passenger (P1) (P2), and school bus (S) endorsements.
• Medical Examiners Certificate.
• Must provide a yearly driving abstract.
• Must maintain acceptable driving history.
• Proof of automobile insurance.
• Ability to travel to perform job duties and responsibilities.
• Must pass initial and periodic background check.
• Must pass initial and periodic employee health clearance.
• Current Food Handler card.
• Current First Aid / CPR cards.
• Subject to initial and periodic TB screen.
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV / AIDS) training.
• Blood Borne Pathogen training.
• Subject to drug and/or alcohol testing per IDC Drug and Alcohol policy.
• Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement.
• Must complete and sign a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement on an annual basis.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Two (2) years driving commercial experience or large load transportation.
• English/Spanish bi-lingual fluency.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, program recipients, and the general public.
• High standards of work ethics - cleanliness and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring children are transported in a safe, timely, and appropriate manner.
• Supervising children on the bus.
• Keeping the building in a clean and orderly condition.
• Performing routine maintenance activities and notifying supervisors of needed repairs.
• Keeping premises neatly groomed and safe by cleaning snow and debris from sidewalks.
• Ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of all bus occupants while in route.
• Establishing and maintaining bus routes in coordination with the Family Service Worker for review and approval by the Center Manager.
• Running fixed routes as written and not making unauthorized changes to routes or stops.
• Limiting cell phone usage for emergency purposes and other agencies' prescribed protocols.
• Ensuring general maintenance of buses and maintaining a clean and hygienic environment.
• Keeping the bus in working order.
• Maintaining and completing attendance logs, mileage logs, and maintenance logs daily.
• Providing training to Bus Monitor(s) throughout the year as needed.
• Providing in-service training to staff and parents, and conducting Emergency Bus Evacuation.
• Participating in local center meetings to provide orientation on bus safety/protocols, including safety drills and evacuation plans.
• Providing/receiving written/oral information between center staff and parent participants.
• Immediately reporting incidents, accidents, or unusual situations that could or did place a child at risk of injury.
• Conducting a pre-trip inspection of the vehicle driven every day and reporting suspected mechanical problems at once.
• Conducting a thorough post-trip inspection for children or other items left on board at the conclusion of each trip.
• Sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting, cleaning, and disinfecting classrooms, sinks, restrooms, and common areas.
• Disposing of all garbage and disinfecting wastebaskets or garbage cans daily.
• Keeping outside equipment clean and in good/safe working conditions.
• Stripping, waxing, and polishing floors and shampooing carpets according to the center schedule.
• Keeping sidewalks, parking lots, and playground areas safe from hazards.
• Ensuring all doors and windows are securely locked before closing the center.
• Discussing unique concerns of the facility and immediately reporting any unsafe equipment to the Safety Committee Chairperson and/or Center Manager.
• Replacing outside light bulbs, exit lights, broken gutters, washing windows, performing minor exterior center repairs, plumbing, and painting.
• Checking and changing furnace filters as needed.
• Performing lawn maintenance as needed during the growing season, including cutting the lawn, watering, weed control, and center landscaping.
• Being familiar with the Hazardous Materials Program and ensuring all chemicals, cleaning supplies, and materials are stored and locked in a childproof cabinet or storeroom.
• Preparing and maintaining inventories of janitorial supplies, reporting and requesting those that need to be purchased from the Center Manager.
• Assisting the head cook and/or cook in storing and dating groceries.
• Showing interest in furthering professional growth by attending staff meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars.
• Maintaining confidentiality of program and client-related information at all times.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A summary of benefits associated with this position can be found at https://inspirecenters.org/careers/
• To learn more, click on the following link: https://youtu.be/MnlRqkvydRw

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED