Driver (Must have F endorsement)

Vehicle Driver

Kiddie Academy has an opening for a responsible, patient and flexible person to join us as a Vehicle Driver. You'll work with a passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. If you're motivated by smiles and hugs from children and praise from parents, then we encourage you to click Apply now!

Responsibilities

• Follows all academy transportation guidelines
• Drives approved vehicle to and from the academy and specified pick-up sites according to assigned route and schedule
• Helps children as necessary in entering and exiting vehicle
• Takes attendance of children at each pick-up location and ensures all children are accounted for
• Maintains a copy of the enrollment record for each school-age child, which includes complete and updated emergency card information and child's photo
• Ensures that all children are secured in an individual seat belt before engine is started, if available
• Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilation for passenger comfort
• Complies with local traffic regulations and reports delays or accidents
• Completes Daily Vehicle Checklist, notifies Director when maintenance is needed, and takes vehicle for quarterly maintenance
• Inspects vehicle and checks gasoline, oil, and water before departure
• Cleans and services vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories and checks tire pressure and adjusts mirrors
• Maintains a record of field trips and number of children
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and knowledge of all Department of Transportation Guidelines for transporting children
• Must meet all state and local requirements for position, including Motor Vehicle Administration Check, physical, and Criminal Background Check
• Basic mechanical skills to perform minor vehicle maintenance
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable