ECEAP School Bus/Van Student Transportation Driver

Acquire4Hire; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employer-paid retirement plan

Paid sick days and holidays

Job summary

Child Care Action Council (CCAC) is seeking a Bus/Van Driver to transport students on scheduled routes and field trips, ensuring safety and compliance with state laws. The role requires driving buses or vans, performing inspections, and coordinating with school personnel and families.

The incumbent will maintain vehicles, follow safety protocols, and participate in ongoing professional development while supporting CCAC's mission to nurture early learning communities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A valid Washington State driver’s license (Van driver).
• A Valid CDL with passenger endorsement (Bus driver).
• DCYF Portable Background Check.
• Infant/Child CPR/First Aid certification (Employer Provided).

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned school vans for transporting passengers on scheduled routes and excursions in a safe, legal, and timely manner.
• Develop bus routes to achieve program objectives.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections for safe operation and compliance with state requirements.
• Assist passengers with safe loading/unloading and emergency situations.
• Maintain assigned vehicles and records for compliance and safety.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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.

What You'll Do

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children

Benefits

• 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.

About Us

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.

www.ccacwa.org