Driver Custodian - EY - (Bisbee)

Child-Parent Centers, Inc.•Bisbee, AZ

66d•$16 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Child-Parent Centers is hiring a Driver Custodian to transport preschool children to and from the Head Start center and planned activities, working closely with assigned bus monitors to ensure children’s safety. The role also performs custodial and minor grounds-maintenance work at the center, including classrooms, playgrounds, general grounds, and the bus. The position is hourly and non-exempt, works 40 hours per week Monday through Friday, and is based in person at Cobre Del Sol Head Start in Bisbee, Arizona. The schedule is split, approximately 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.–5:15 p.m.; some evening and weekend work may be required. The position involves in-town and out-of-town travel and operates from July through mid-June. The Driver Custodian follows applicable transportation standards and agency procedures, performs vehicle inspections, maintains transportation records and equipment, and reports repair needs. Custodial work includes cleaning and sanitizing indoor and outdoor areas, maintaining supplies and safe storage of hazardous materials, and preparing playground spaces for children. The role also contributes to center activities, works cooperatively with staff and families, and participates in professional development and supervision. A company-paid physical exam and background checks are required before starting. After hire, the employee must complete agency-paid FMCSA training and obtain a Class C commercial driver’s license with school bus and passenger endorsements within the specified timeframes. The agency requires a two-year employment commitment related to the costs of CDL attainment.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma or GED.
Submit a current Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card before the start date and maintain a valid card during employment.
Valid driver’s license issued within the continental United States.
A clear three-year driving history from the state that issued the driver’s license, with no citations.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Meet physical, mental, vision, and other requirements established under Arizona law, BCCL, OHS, and FMCSA; reasonable accommodations will be considered where applicable.
Maintain active personal vehicle insurance as a condition of driving for the agency.
Pass a company-paid physical exam before starting work.
Pass a DES Centralized Background Check before starting work and maintain an annual check as required.
Complete agency-paid FMCSA training to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
Obtain an agency-paid Class C Commercial Driver’s License with school bus and passenger endorsements within 45 days of hire; the agency allows up to three attempts to pass the required written tests.
Agree to a minimum two-year employment commitment with the agency related to CDL attainment costs; employees who resign before fulfilling the commitment may be asked to reimburse some or all of those costs.
Ability to travel to and from various sites as needed.
Provide proof of MMR and adult Tdap immunizations and a Tuberculosis Self-assessment.
Prove U.S. work authorization by providing documents for the Federal I-9 form.
Ability to perform the listed physical tasks, including frequent driving, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting 10–50 pounds, moving furniture, and handling cleaning chemicals and groundskeeping tools.
Demonstrate safety focus, customer focus, attention to detail, teamwork, thoroughness, confidentiality, relationship-building, adaptability, simultaneous task management, and effective communication.
Familiarity with basic computer software and technology.

Nice To Haves

Class C Commercial Driver’s License with school bus and passenger endorsements.
Three years of experience as a school bus driver.
Three years of experience working in a preschool or Head Start center.
Demonstrated proficiency with Office 365, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Transport children to and from the center and Head Start-related activities in accordance with applicable standards and agency procedures.
Coordinate with bus monitors and teaching staff, maintain accurate bus lists and routes, and support safe transportation and timely daily routes.
Complete scheduled transportation safety training and pre- and post-trip inspections, including checking all bus seats after each trip to ensure no children remain aboard.
Keep the bus clean and safe; report repair and maintenance needs, arrange service as directed, deliver and pick up the bus for service, and follow fleet fueling procedures.
Carry the assigned cell phone during child transportation and follow emergency communication procedures; keep current vehicle registration and liability documentation on the bus and maintain the first-aid kit.
Maintain CDL medical certification and participate in random drug testing.
Clean, sanitize, and prepare indoor and outdoor spaces using checklists; remove debris, litter, weeds, animal feces, and other hazards.
Perform minor landscape maintenance and report facility repair needs and safety hazards through the appropriate system.
Move or store classroom furniture and materials, assist with classroom setup, organize custodial storage, maintain supply levels, and request and verify supplies.
Store cleaning chemicals and hazardous materials securely and out of children’s reach.
Prepare and put away playground equipment, water sand areas and hot surfaces as needed, provide children with access to drinking water, and use caution tape to block unsafe areas.
Conduct the daily safety review and secure the facility at the end of the day.
Participate in planned meetings with the supervisor, set development goals, seek feedback, and pursue opportunities to improve skills and knowledge.
Prepare and submit bus route lists, mileage logs, inspection and first-aid inventory records, vehicle evacuation drill records, and fueling receipts as required.
Participate in staff meetings and center planning, identify emerging needs, and contribute to improvements in program policies and procedures.
Work cooperatively with staff, children, and families; support a welcoming environment and treat families respectfully and flexibly.
Model the agency’s mission and values, communicate professionally, protect confidential information, maintain attendance, and act promptly to safeguard children.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

25 paid holidays.
Five days of paid vacation after one year, increasing to up to 10 days each year thereafter.
Five days of paid personal leave in the first year and eight days each year thereafter.
Up to five days of paid sick leave annually.
Dental coverage.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Reimbursement Arrangements.
Health Savings Accounts.
PPO medical coverage with three plans.
Vision coverage.
Supplemental life coverage for the employee, spouse, and child; employer-provided basic life and accidental death and disability coverage.
Supplemental Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance.
Pet insurance.
Agency retirement plan contributions after service and hours eligibility criteria are met.
Employee 401(k) deferrals once eligibility is met.