Driver Custodian (Marana)

Driver Custodian (Marana)Marana Head Start - Marana, AZ 85653OverviewSalary Range $15.45 - $15.45 Hourly Level Entry Position Type 40 hours/week - July thru Mid June Job Shift Split (M-F) Apprx 7am-9:20am and 2:30pm- Education Level High School Diploma or GED Travel Percentage In-Town and Out of Town Category TransportationJob Summary and QualificationsLevel: EntryPosition Type: 40 hours/week (mid July to mid June)Salary Range: $15.45 per hourTravel %: In TownJob Shift: Split (M-F), approximately 7:00am - 9:05am and 2:45pm - 8:20pm, work is in-person, may require working some evenings and weekends.Job Categories: Transportation & CustodialLocation: Marana Head Start,13660 North McDuff Road Marana, AZ 85653, 1 positionClassification : Hourly, Non-ExemptSupervisor: Center ManagerSupervises: NoneJob Summary:If you enjoy driving, cleaning, opportunities to grow your knowledge, and building relationships with children, parents, and co-workers, we have the job for you! Child-Parent Centers is currently accepting applications for our Driver Custodian position.We are seeking applicants who are friendly, detail oriented, dependable, and think and act in a safe manner as part of his or her normal routine and overall nature. Child-Parent Centers entrust the Driver Custodian to work closely with the assigned bus monitors to provide safe transportation of preschool children to and from the Head Start center and for planned field trips. The Driver Custodian implements redundant systems to ensure that a child is never left alone on the bus. The Driver Custodian completes daily, weekly, and monthly custodial activities for the center of classrooms, playground, general grounds, and the bus. The ideal applicant is able to identify routine or emergency repair and maintenance needs and works closely with the supervisor to report to the agency's work request system. The Driver Custodian works 8 hours per day Monday through Friday.Benefits:Paid Leave 25 paid holidays, 5 days paid vacation after one year and up to 10 days each year thereafter, and 5 days paid Personal leave first year, 8 days each year thereafter, up to 5 days paid sick leave annually.Insurance benefits - Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, Health Savings Accounts, PPO medical (3 plans), Vision, and Supplemental Life coverage for self, spouse, and child ($25,000 basic life and Accidental death and disability provided by employer)Retirement Plan - Agency contribution after years of services and hours of eligibility criteria are met. Employee 401k deferral once eligibility is met.Minimum Qualifications:Must be 18 years of age (state licensing requirement)Possess a High School Diploma or GEDSubmit a current AZ Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card prior to start date.Possess a valid driver's license issued within the continental United States3-year driving history (from the state that issued the driver's license) must be clear of any citationsMust be able to read, write, and speak English.Meet all physical, mental, vision, or any other requirements established under AZ law, BCCL, OHS, and FMCSA. ADA required accommodations will be considered and applied where reasonable and without creating undue hardship to the agency. These requirements must be met at the time of hire and throughout employment with the agencyAll agency drivers are required to maintain active personal vehicle insurance. This requirement is mandated by our insurance provider and must be upheld as a condition of driving for the agencyCompetencies:Safety FocusCustomer FocusAttention to DetailTeamworkThoroughnessConfidentialityBuilding RelationshipsAdaptability and FlexibilitySimultaneous Task ManagementEffective CommunicationFamiliarity with basic computer software and technology.Other Requirements (post hire)Must complete the "agency paid" Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration training to obtain a Commercial Driver'sLicense within 30 days of hire.Must obtain "agency paid" Class C Commercial Driver's License with school bus and passenger endorsement within 45 days of hire. The Agency will allow a maximum of three attempts to successfully pass the required written tests. Due to the high costs involved with a CDL attainment, CPC requires all new drivers to agree to a minimum 2-year employment with the agency. Employees who submit a resignation prior to their 2-year employment agreement with CPC will be asked to reimburse the agency all or a portion of the cost to obtain their CDL.Must be able to travel to and from various sites as needed.Provide proof of immunizations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Tdap (adult Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), and a clear Tuberculosis Self-assessment.Able to pass a company paid physical exam prior to starting work.Able to pass a criminal background check.Must be able to prove the right to work in the USA by providing appropriate documents to complete the Federal I-9 form.Desired Qualifications:Possess a "Class C" Commercial Driver's License with school bus and passenger endorsement.Three (3) years' experience as a school bus driver.Three (3) years' experience working in a preschool or Head Start center.Demonstrated proficiency using Office 365 (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Work Environment:Indoor and Outdoor including extreme outdoor temperatures at peak times of the day.Daily direct works with their assigned bus.Daily direct work with cleaning chemicals.Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, communicable illnesses, animal feces, and dangerous or sharp objects.Physical Requirements:FrequentlyDriving, SittingStooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pullingLift 10-50 lbs.Move furniture, chairs, carpetRaking and turning of sandWork with and dispose of cleaning chemicalsPick up and dispose of animal feces or other dangerous objects on groundsOccasionallyClimbing on step stoolWork with tools that may be sharp or heavy (rake, weed eater, shovel, hoe)Duties and ResponsibilitiesJob Specific Duties and Responsibilities:Transportation Responsibilities:Transport children to and from the center and other Head Start related activities in compliance with Office of Head Start performance standards, AZ Bureau of Child Care Licensure transportation regulations, and the agency's child transportation procedures (including but not limited to trip routing, release and acceptance of children, safe riding practices, alternate routes, and pre and post trip inspections).Complete all of the Transportation Safety training modules as scheduled to meet requirements for pre-service and in-service classroom and behind-the-wheel training.Complete pre/post trip inspections for each transportation and walk through the bus visually checking all seats at the end of each trip to ensure that no children remain on the bus.Work with teaching staff to update and keep an accurate bus list. Maintain consistent arrival and departure times for daily routes.Support bus monitors as necessary to ensure safe transportation. Report safety concerns to bus monitors and supervisors.