Bus Driver Custodian

Community Development Institute Head Start; East Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $1,500

Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance first

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Tuition assistance to meet job needs

Paid trainings

Job summary

CDI Head Start seeks a Seasonal Bus Driver/Custodian in Washington. The role combines student transportation with custodial duties to support a safe, clean Head Start environment. Schedule runs May through October, with a sign-on bonus of up to $1,500 and a CDL in-state requirement.

Fully qualified CDL earners receive $21.63/hour; CDL in progress earns $20.58/hour. Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid in-state CDL with School Bus and Passenger endorsements or ability to obtain one shortly after hire.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from Head Start centers safely.
• Maintain a calm bus environment with a bus monitor.
• Perform daily custodial tasks and light maintenance as needed.

Skills

Safety-focused

Dependable

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL with School Bus and Passenger endorsements

Job description

CDI Head Start Careers
Chelan, Okanogan, Douglas, and Yakima Counties, WA

Now Hiring: Bus Driver / Custodian (Seasonal)

Sign-On Bonus: Up to $1,500!

Pay: Fully Qualified CDL earns $21.63/hour, and CDL in progress earns $20.58/hour.

Schedule: May through October

We are hiring immediately and looking for dependable, safety-focused individuals to join our Head Start team. This dual-role position supports both student transportation and facility operations, playing a vital role in creating a safe, clean, and supportive environment for students and staff.

In this role, you will safely transport students to and from Head Start centers while maintaining a calm and orderly bus environment with the support of a bus monitor. You will follow all traffic laws and safety procedures and conduct routine bus inspections, reporting any maintenance concerns. In addition, you will help maintain clean, safe, and fully functional facilities by completing daily custodial tasks such as cleaning and sanitizing, as well as performing light maintenance and minor repairs as needed.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid in-state CDL with School Bus and Passenger endorsements or be willing and able to obtain one shortly after hire. All candidates must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug testing.

This is a critical role that directly supports student safety and the success of our program.

• PaidVacation time and Sick Leave


• Medical/Dental/VisionInsurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)


• $30.00per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and VisionInsurance (for full time employees)


• $15.95per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full timeemployees)


• PaidHolidays


• PaidSpring Break and Winter Break


• Qualifyingemployer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgivenessprograms.


• Tuitionassistance to meet job requirements


• Paidtrainings


• EmployeeAssistance Program


• $35,000term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)


• TravelConnect medical support for assistance when you travel

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.