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

UMOS•Beaver Dam, WI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves coordinating and conducting maintenance of vehicles, including seasonal start-up inspections, routine maintenance, and final inspections. The role also includes conducting daily vehicle inspections, reporting issues, and replenishing supplies. A key responsibility is maintaining an inventory of janitorial supplies, ensuring proper use and storage of chemicals, and adhering to safety protocols for contagious spills. The position requires maintaining a list of children transported, taking daily attendance for accountability and security, and participating in child safety checks at the beginning and end of each route. The Bus Driver/Janitor will serve as a liaison between families and program staff, reporting family information and concerns. Completing required paperwork, including tracking vehicle operating expenditures and maintenance repairs, is essential. Monthly bus evacuation drills will be conducted and documented. The role also includes maintaining the center in a clean and sanitary condition according to a cleaning schedule, which involves emptying trash, cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, mopping, waxing floors, and maintaining HVAC systems. Outside grounds maintenance, including lawn cutting, trimming, painting, power washing, and snow removal, is also required. Daily inspection of the playground and equipment, removal of debris, and documentation of inspections are necessary. The position involves transporting and supervising children and parents during various events and activities, and participating in training for serving children with disabilities. Assisting with recruitment of children with disabilities and providing support to other locations with travel requirements are also part of the role. Developing bus routes in coordination with Family Services and the Center Manager is required, along with performing other assigned duties.

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 prior to starting.
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 prior to and after use, and report problems/concerns to the Center Manager.
Replenish items as necessary, including health and first aid supplies.
Maintain an inventory list of all janitorial supplies and ensure "Right to Know" and MSDS information is posted and accessible.
Ensure chemicals are properly mixed, used, and stored according to the Hazard Communication Program.
Utilize procedures in the bloodborne pathogens policy and procedures when dealing with contagious spills.
Maintain a current list of children transported and ensure daily attendances are taken for accountability and security.
Participate in child safety checks at the beginning and ending of each route, ensuring children are secured properly and reporting any safety concerns.
Serve as a liaison between families and program staff by reporting family information/concerns communicated during the route.
Complete all required paperwork, including maintaining and tracking vehicle operating expenditures, mileage, gas usage, oil usage, and maintenance repairs.
Conduct monthly bus evacuation drills with assistance, document results, and submit reports to the Center Manager.
Maintain the center in a clean and sanitary condition as per cleaning schedule timelines and UMOS procedures.
Maintain outside building grounds, including lawn cutting, fence and sidewalk trimming, touch-up painting, power washing, debris pick-up, and ice treatment/snow removal.
Conduct daily inspection of playground and playground equipment, including removal of debris or potentially harmful plants, and document inspections.
Transport and assist with supervision of children and parents during parent meetings, field trips, at health clinics, and as assigned.
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 Center Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.