Bus Driver (ECEAP)

• Ensure that the children are transported in a safe, timely, and appropriate manner. Implement all program content to ensure a holistic, integrative approach. Work in accordance with ECEAP Performance Standards, State licensing requirements and agency policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance of performance standards by adhering to all of EPIC’s transportation procedures and policies as outlined in the Epic transportation manual.
• Clean bus inside daily, which shall include sweeping, empting garbage and disinfecting seats.
• Wash the outside of the bus and mop the floors weekly.
• Keep driver’s area free of loose objects.
• Wash mirrors and driver viewing windows daily, which shall include the inside and outside of the windshield, driver’s side windows, passenger door windows and rear windows.
• Assure all cam-wraps and safety vests are secured, adjusted properly and in proper working condition daily.
• Maintain daily record of miles traveled.
• Maintain record of gasoline purchased and note date and odometer reading at the time of fueling.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, which shall include all items listed on the EPIC Driver’s Daily Report
• Notify appropriate Transportation Manager of any operating problems.
• Take bus into proper facility for servicing at required intervals and repairs.
• Assist and/or direct Transportation Assistant as needed to ensure safety of children.
• Operate bus in a safe and lawful manner at all times.
• Return children to school if no one is at home to receive the child.
• Maintain a regular schedule with as prompt pickup of children as is practicable.
• Update Combination Drivers License (CDL), CPR, First Aid, HIV/Aids, and DOT cards as needed.
• Use eye protection when necessary; for example, sunglasses.
• Attend required training, workshops and classes.
• Maintain all records in an accurate and timely manner, which includes the emergency information form, change of circumstance form and route sheets.
• Ensure that children enter and exit the bus in a safe manner, remain seated while bus is in motion and assure that children are released to list authorized person(s) in accordance to EPIC Policies.
• Implement, support and promote policies and procedures related to CA/N, Child Guidance and Active Supervision.
• Maintain a safe, healthy and sanitary environment ensuring that children are supervised at all times;Respond quickly to crisis or emergency situations that may occur; provide first aid, CPR, and access Emergency services as needed.
• Be committed to applying EPIC’s Core values to daily work by maintaining professionalism, accountability,consistency with program standards, and promptly reporting observed concerns through appropriate channels and following our Speak Up, Speak Out guidelines.

Working Conditions/Physical/ Mental Abilities and Processes:
Work requires daily standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, lifting, twisting, turning, pushing, pulling, speaking, hearing, seeing and the ability to articulate clearly; use of hands to finger, bending and reaching.
Ability to feel or operate objects and equipment; reach with hands and arms.
Ability to work with personal computer for long periods of time.
Some travel to and from main office and training sites

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/ Vision Plans
• Sick Leave (5 hours per payroll)
• Paid Holidays (9)
• EPIC Scholarship Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life Insurance
• 403 B (Employer match after 1 year or 1,000 hours)
• As an employee of an Early Learning Non-Profit organization, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness and childcare subsidy benefits. Additional information will be provided upon hire.

Conditions of Employment:

• Prior to employment, complete a pre-employment drug screen, Tb skin test by an EPIC approved healthcare provider at no cost to the employee.

• Pre-employment basic physical by an EPIC healthcare provider (obtain within (30) days of employment and no cost to the employee).

• Must pass an initial and periodic background check through the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) in Merit.

• Provide proof of MMR vaccination and/ or resistance to Measles, Mumps & Rubella.

• Current First Aid/CPR card.

• Complete Child Abuse and Neglect training and all other mandated training.

• CEO Approval.

• HS/GED (Preferred)

• Combination Driver's License (CDL) with P1 and S endorsement required.

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License, own transportation, and required auto insurance.

• For vehicles with over 20 passengers, a minimum of two years’ experience in a like-vehicle.

• Current abstract with a clean driving record.

• Physically able to drive and maintain buses as required.

• Current, valid medical examiner’s certificate

• Current First Aid and CPR Certification for Adults and Children