BUS DRIVER/CUSTODIAN (MSHS - Seasonal Full Time - CDC) Caldwell

## Description

**BUS DRIVER/CUSTODIAN****Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly**

***"This position is considered Seasonal Full-Time, with an approximate start date in March/April and running through December, including some downtime during the off-peak period."***

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**(This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Provide school bus transportation to children, parents, and other passengers as assigned
• Knowledge of federal, state, local, and other applicable traffic and safety laws, regulations, ordinances, and codes
• Ability to operate and inspect a school bus
• Ability to comprehend routes, maps, schedules, safety & maintenance manuals, work orders, and correspondence
• Prepare, maintain and/or submit written reports, inspections, repair/work orders and maintenance logs
• Perform bus safety, pre/post-trip, and evacuation drills
• Provide training and guidance to center staff and volunteers
• Report maintenance and repair issues to supervisor
• Ability to operate custodial equipment
• Clean and maintain custodial and grounds equipment and supplies
• Perform cleaning and minor maintenance and repair on center facilities, grounds and playground equipment
• Perform cleaning and minor maintenance on busses
• Assist in moving and setting up furniture and equipment
• Set up/clean up after special events
• Supervise Bus Monitor(s)
• Maintain grounds: pick up litter and trash, mow grass, weed planting areas, and irrigate
• Perform snow removal duties
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, and safety practices

**Under 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2), a CDL driver must be able to:**

• Speak and Read English: **To converse with the general public and officials.**
• Understand Signs: **Comprehend highway traffic signs and signals.**
• Respond to Inquiries: **Answer questions from law enforcement and other officials.**
• Complete Paperwork: **Make entries on reports and records.**

## Qualifications/Benefits
**Qualifications**
**Required**

• Clean driving record which meets Idaho Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements
• The minimum age requirement for driving a school bus is 25 years.
• Must pass a DOT physical examination
• Must pass required background checks, including state day care clearance
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English
• Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis
• Must provide proof of auto insurance
• Must obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification

**Preferred**

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger & school bus endorsement
• One – three months’ experience and/or training in transportation
• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English & Spanish setting.

**Required Physical Demands**

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; use hands to operate a motor vehicle, manual and powered tools, and equipment; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

**Work Environment**

Exposed to moving mechanical parts, power tools and equipment, fumes, and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock; works in high places and is exposed to outside weather conditions; exposed to hazards of traffic; The noise level is usually moderate

**BENEFITS'**

“CCI is a strong, non-profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement."

**For detail Benefit plan please visit: <https://communitycouncilofidaho.org/apply-today/**>

**Health & Financial Well-Being**

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)
• Basic Life
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

**Work/Life Balance:**

• Educational leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off,
• First year of service - 16 hours up front and then accrues up to 5 PTO days each year.
• After 3 years of service - 16 hours up front and then accrue up to 8 PTO days each year
• After 10 years of service - 24 up front and then accrue up to 12 PTO days each year.
• After 20 years of service - 24 hours up front and then accrue up to 16 PTO days each year.
• After 30 years of service - 32 hours up front and then accrue up to 20 PTO days each year.

• **INCENTIVE PAY:**
• **Bus Drivers & Preschool Teachers**
• Lump sum monetary incentives will be paid to employees after accepting, working, and successfully completing certain periods of time within these positions.

• **$500 Incentive bonus after completing 6 months of employment**
• **$1,500 Incentive bonus after completing 1 years of employment**
• **$3,000 Incentive bonus after completing 2 years of employment**