Head Start Bus Driver (Yakima)

Position Title: Bus Driver (9 months)

Pay Level:       $21.62 to $22.27 Hourly

Reports To:     Transportation Manager

 

Position Summary: 

Ensure that the children are transported in a safe, timely, and appropriate manner. Implement all program content work plans to ensure a holistic integrative approach to Head Start Performance Standards, State licensing requirements and agency policies and procedures.

 Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/ Vision Plans
• Sick Leave (5 hours per payroll)
• Annual Leave (4 hours per payroll)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life Insurance
• 403 B (Employer match after 1 year or 1,000 hours)

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS/GED (Preferred)
• Vehicles with 20 passengers and under, test-drive and ride along supervision for 30 days.
• For vehicles over 20 passengers-minimum of two years experience in like-vehicle.
• Current abstract with a clean driving record.
• Combination Driver's License (CDL) with P1 and S endorsement required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Physically able to drive and maintain the bus as required.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License, own transportation and required auto insurance.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Ensure compliance of performance standards by adhering to all of EPIC’s transportation procedures and policies as outlined in the EPIC transportation manual.
2. Clean bus inside daily, which shall include sweeping, emptying garbag,e and disinfecting seats.
3. Wash the outside of the bus and mop the floors weekly.
4. Keep the driver’s area free of loose objects.
5. 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.
6. Assure all cam-wraps and safety vests are secured, adjusted properly and in proper working condition daily.
7. Maintain a daily record of miles traveled.
8. Maintain a record of gasoline purchased and note the date and odometer reading at the time of fueling.
9. Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, which shall include all items listed on the EPIC Driver’s Daily Report
10. Notify the appropriate Transportation Manager of any operating problems.
11. Take the bus to the proper facility for servicing at required intervals and repairs. Assist and/or direct the Transportation Assistant as needed to ensure the safety of children.
12. Operate the bus in a safe and lawful manner at all times.
13. Return children to school if no one is at home to receive the child.
14. Maintain a regular schedule with as prompt a pickup of children as is practicable.
15. Update Combination Drivers License (CDL), CPR, First Aid, HIV/Aids, and DOT cards as needed.
16. Use eye protection when necessary, for example, sunglasses.
17. Attend required training, workshops, and classes.
18. Maintain all records in an accurate and timely manner, which includes the emergency information form, change of circumstance form, and route sheets.
19. Ensure that children enter and exit the bus in a safe manner, remain seated while bus is in motion and ensure that children are released to the listed authorized person(s) in accordance to EPIC Policies.
20. Implement, support and promote policies and procedures related to CA/N, Child Guidance and Active Supervision.
21. 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 to Emergency services as needed.
22. Be committed to characterizing a culture of safety within our centers/ sites, playgrounds, buses and anywhere that children may be present. Be familiar with and encourage EPIC's culture of “Speak up, Speak out”.

Conditions of Employment:

1. Prior to employment, complete a pre-employment drug screen, TB skin test by an EPIC approved healthcare provider at no cost to the employee.
2. Pre-employment basic physical by an EPIC healthcare provider must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment at no cost to the employee.
3. Must pass an initial and periodic background check through the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF).
4. Provide proof of MMR vaccination and/ or resistance to Measles, Mumps & Rubella.
5. Current First Aid/CPR card obtained within thirty (30) days of employment.
6. Complete Childcare Basics 30 hours STARS training within 3 months of hire
7. Complete Child Abuse and Neglect training and all other mandated training.
8. CEO Approval.

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Posted on October 21, 2025

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required for this position at the time the job is posted. This is not intended to serve as an all-inclusive list. EPIC retains the right to add or change the duties on this position at any time.

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