Bus Driver & Janitor - Beaver Dam, Wisconsin ($22.70/HR)

UMOS, Inc.•Beaver Dam, WI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the safe transportation of children and the maintenance of the center's facilities and grounds. The role involves driving a bus, performing routine vehicle maintenance, ensuring child safety during transport, maintaining janitorial supplies and cleanliness, and upkeep of outdoor areas. The position also requires participation in child safety checks, communication with families and program staff, completion of required paperwork, and assisting with recruitment and training for children with special needs. Occasional travel to other locations may be required.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years of age.
Possess a valid CDL Certification with passenger and school bus endorsements.
Ability to work irregular and/or flexible hours.
Be insurable in accordance with Department of Transportation regulations.
Must have a reliable car, valid driver’s license, and adequate insurance.
Successful completion of a criminal background check.
Must have a current DOT physical and possess a current DOT medical card or complete a DOT physical exam prior to transporting children.
Must submit to a pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
Must complete a TB test screening showing absence of Tuberculosis within 30 days of employment or sooner as required by local/state regulation.
Must complete approved SIDS & Shaken Baby Training prior to working with children.
Fire Extinguisher Training, Infant/Child CPR and First Aid upon hire or prior to transporting children.
Position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in transporting young children preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct maintenance of vehicles, including seasonal start-up inspections, routine maintenance, and final inspections.
Conduct daily walk-around inspections of vehicles before and after use, reporting problems and replenishing supplies.
Maintain an inventory of janitorial supplies, ensure "Right to Know" and MSDS information is posted, and properly mix, use, and store chemicals according to the Hazard Communication Program.
Maintain a current list of children transported and ensure daily attendance is taken for accountability and security.
Participate in child safety checks at the beginning and end of each route, ensuring children are secured properly and reporting any safety concerns.
Serve as a liaison between families and program staff, reporting family information or concerns to the appropriate team members.
Complete all required paperwork, including tracking vehicle operating expenditures and maintenance repairs.
Conduct monthly bus evacuation drills with assistance and submit reports.
Maintain the center in a clean and sanitary condition according to the cleaning schedule, including emptying trash, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping/vacuuming, mopping, waxing floors, and performing monthly upkeep of HVAC systems.
Maintain outside building grounds, including lawn cutting, trimming, painting, power washing, debris pick-up, and ice/snow removal.
Conduct daily inspections of the playground and equipment, removing debris and documenting inspections.
Transport and assist with supervision of children and parents during meetings, field trips, and at health clinics.
Participate in training for serving children with disabilities or special needs.
Assist with recruitment plan activities, including recruiting children with disabilities.
Provide support or T/TA to other locations with some travel requirements.
Develop bus routes in coordination with Family Services and the Center Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.