ECEAP School Bus/Van Student Transportation Driver

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Child Care Action Council (CCAC) is a non-profit agency whose mission is to promote and nurture early learning communities where families and children thrive. We have programs to support both childcare providers and families. At a local, regional, and state level, our staff collaborate with a diverse group of individuals and organizations working on behalf of and in partnership with children and their families. Through these relationships, we are better able to address our goals for equity, inclusion, and social justice. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse team. 

The job of the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) Bus/Van Driver is done for the purpose of transporting students on scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in a safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of passengers during transport, loading, and unloading from vans/buses.

Responsibilities of this position:

• Operate assigned school vans for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes and to/from school, center events and/or field trips in a safe, legal, and timely manner.
• Develop bus routes for the purpose of ensuring that program objectives are achieved.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections using approved procedures (e.g., fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and meeting state requirements.
• Assist students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from vans including both emergency situations (including van evacuations) and normal transport.
• Comply with program safety rules for the purpose of ensuring safe transportation of passengers.
• Inform school personnel, parents, etc. of practices and incidents (e.g., rules, regulations, laws, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for follow-up action and/or proper procedures.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior (e.g., cleaning, checking fluid levels, restraints, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Maintain files and/or records (e.g., route schedule, program records, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an up-to-date audit trail for compliance.
• Prepare documentation (e.g., incident reports, inspections, passenger misconduct, mileage, daily logs, emergency forms, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Arrange with ECEAP Administrator for needed repairs and maintenance of bus for the purpose of keeping vehicle in good working order.
• Assess child safety seats for the purpose of ensuring safe operating condition.
• Report incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Reads, understands, and follows all motor vehicles laws of the State of Washington and Washington State Laws for School transportation for the purpose of adhering to applicable laws and/or regulations.
• Interact with children, families, and co-workers in a positive manner.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid Washington State driver’s license (Van driver)
• A Valid CDL with passenger endorsement (Bus driver)

Position Requirements:

• A valid Driver's License and clean drivers extract.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening (with possible random drug screenings) and meet all health, immunization, and training requirements per federal, state, or local laws and regulations. Any accidents will require a drug screening before the employee can return to work.
• A DCYF Portable Background Check.
• Proof of a recent negative TB test.
• Infant/Child CPR/First Aid certification. (Employer Provided)
• Participation in assigned initial and on-going professional development.

Driving Experience: ONE of the following required

6 month experience driving a 12 passenger or larger van; OR

50 hours driving a 12 person or larger van; OR

6 months experience of driving a commercial box van or delivery van 16 feet or longer; OR

50 hours driving a commercial box van or delivery van 16 feet or longer; OR

1 month of driving a school district bus

Other things to know:

• This position works 8 hours/day (M-Th) plus the first Friday of every month during the school year with occasional additional hours as scheduled.
• A $1.00/hr wage enhancement will be added to the pay rate for the regular use of Spanish in this position, with an additional $.50 /hr for the regular use of a third language.

Experience working with children

• Health insurance (80% employer paid), dental and vision provided starting the first day of the month following hire; employer-paid retirement plan; paid sick days and holidays.

  Salary range for this position is $22.58-$26.69 per hour.

Child Care Action Council is a non-profit agency whose mission is to promote and nurture early learning communities where families and children thrive. We have programs to support both childcare providers and families. At a local, regional, and state level, our staff collaborate with a diverse group of individuals and organizations working on behalf of and in partnership with children and their families. Through these relationships, we are better able to address our goals for equity, inclusion and social justice. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a diverse team.