Bus Driver

Bus Driver

Reports To: Transportation Manager

Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Position Summary:

Drive a regular bus route to transport students and other authorized persons to and from school, as well as additional driving for field trips or other extra trips as designated.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain discipline of students and report misbehavior.
• Check vehicle equipment, and fuel prior to each departure; report and document any irregularities or trouble with equipment.
• Maintain consistent safety standards and pre-trip reports.
• Participate in bus driver safety meetings, training courses as scheduled by the Transportation Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma is required.
• Valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License with school bus and passenger endorsements; current Medical Examiners Certificate and first aid certification; and driving record free of chargeable accidents or traffic violations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a bus driver or in the transportation field.

Physical Demands:

• Good communication skills to build rapport with students and parents.
• Must be able to remain in stationary position more than 50% of the time.

Travel:

• Drive a regular bus route to transport students.
• Additional driving for field trips as designated.

Hours:

• Part-time/10 months per year
• Approx. 5:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on all school days.

Pay: $26.00 - $30.00

This job description is subject to change. Job duties may be assigned or reassigned at any time.