Announcement #2025-238Issue Date:08-07-25Closing Date:08-20-25Bus DriverHead StartDepartment of Human ServicesHourly Wage: $17.36-$19.54/Regular/Full-TimeLocation: WapatoThis position is responsible for transporting students' school services and extracurricular activities. The bus driver will ensure children are transported in a safe, timely, and appropriate manner in accordance with Yakama Nation Head Start Policy and Office of Head Start Performance Standards. The position also assists in general custodial and maintenance work. Duties are varied and work is performed with independence following regular school guidelines and routines. The position completes work with care and safety of children and families in mind.Examples of Work Performed:Articulate Yakama Nation Head Start mission, values, and policies to staff and clients; demonstrate commitment to mission, values and policies in the performance of daily duties.Plan, establish, and execute bus routes with in the federal, state, and local regulation.Provides safe transportation and environment to students.Ensures that children enter and exit the bus in a safe manner, remain seated while bus is in motion.Assures children are released to authorized individual(s) in accordance with YNHS Policies.Maintains count of children, parents, and staff riding on bus.Complies with applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.Shall operate bus in a safe and lawful manner, while maintaining Commercial Driver's License with bus endorsement.Attends all trainings, workshops, classes, and meetings as required.Communicates and collaborates effectively with family, staff, and community.Maintains confidentiality in all dealings related to program, staff, and families.Maintains buses for cleanliness and safety.Perform pre-trip and post trip inspections.Maintain mileage and maintenance logs for vehicles.Report, document, and schedule any repairs and maintenance required for the bus.Maintain a regular schedule with as prompt pickup/drop of children.Maintains all required records accurately and timely.Ensure proper communication for cancelled routes to staff and families.Communicates and collaborates with Custodian, Safety Monitor, and Center Staff, to ensure a safe environment for staff, children, and families.Assists in maintaining outdoor premises in an orderly condition; sweeps or shovels snow from walkways; cuts grass; waters lawn; and removes trash and debris on premises.Vacuums, dusts, cleans, and maintains facilities, equipment, and furniture.Collects and removes wastepaper and trash from classrooms, kitchen, halls, offices, and restrooms.Washes walls, windows, mirrors, drinking fountain, and doors.Replenishes restroom towels, tissues, and soaps.Ensures any cleaning supplies and chemicals are not accessible to children.Work is performed with independence upon learning routine and schedule.Performs other related work as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards.Knowledge of Yakama Nation Personnel Policies and Procedures.Knowledge of operations and maintenance of school buses.Knowledge of cultural background and heritage of Head Start families.Knowledge of standard cleaning practices and procedures.Knowledge of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) that are required to be provided with all cleaningsubstances; ability to read and understand them.Knowledge of basic safety rules applicable to operation of electrical and battery powered equipment.Knowledge of Blood Borne Pathogens and Bodily Fluid Removal practices.Ability to operate commercial vehicles including buses, hand tools, power tools, fire extinguishers, and other safety equipment.Ability to perform necessary day-to-day functions to ensure vehicles is operational and safe.Ability to perform custodial tasks associated with care and maintenance of buildings and surrounding premises.Ability to understand and implement oral and written instructions.Ability to maintain standards of professionalism in dress, appearance, attitude, and presentation at all times.Ability to maintain standards of professionalism in terms of confidentiality and work ethic.Ability to operate a telephone, computer, copier, and fax.Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions.Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, parents, students, and others encountered in performing duties.Ability to be flexible in work schedule and assignments.Ability to perform tasks requiring physical strength, agility, and dexterity.Ability to physically assist children on and off the bus.Minimum Requirements:Must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements.Must have experience working with young children.Must have at least 5 years of experience driving a passenger vehicle.Physically able to drive and maintain bus as required.Must not have personal driving privileges revoked or suspended as a result of a moving violation; or have commercial driver license disqualified, suspended, or revoked within the preceding five years.Must not have three or more speeding tickets or other serious motor vehicle violations, including any alcohol related offense within the preceding five years.Must have current First Aid/CPR care or able to obtain one within 6 months.Must have current food handler's card or able to obtain one within 6 months.Ability to lift up to a maximum of 70 pounds.Required to pass a criminal background check.Required to pass a pre-employment background check.Required to pass a pre-employment drug test.Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving permit.Preferred Requirements:Preference will be given to past/present Head Start parents who meet the qualifications.Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
