CDL School Bus Driver

CDL School Bus DriverUniversity Prep - Seattle, WA 98115Job SummaryUnder general supervision, the School Bus Driver drives a school bus for field trips, after school athletic events, and after sports activity bus on prescribed routes as assigned by the Transportation Manager. Assist with vehicle maintenance. The position will generally work from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on school days. A general workday is as follows:12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Afternoon field trips3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | After school athletic events5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | After sports activity bus routeFull-time drivers are expected to drive on occasional weekends or overnight trips as needed. There will be an assigned supervisor on each bus trip to monitor students. UPrep adheres to all federal and state regulations, ensuring you receive all required rest breaks, meal periods, and applicable leave time.Specific ResponsibilitiesDrives a bus daily for afternoon and after school activities as assignedDrives the late afternoon activity bus route 5:30-7:00pmDrives weekends and long trips as scheduled within the 32-hour work week.Follows established safety proceduresPerforms a pre-trip safety/damage inspection of bus before each driveMonitors operating conditions of bus and reports needed servicing and/or repairs to Transportation manager and Director of FacilitiesPerforms basic maintenance tasks such as checking oil, securing mirrors, changing light bulbs, etc.Fuels vehicles as neededHelps maintain bus fleet by detail cleaning including washing bus exteriors, mopping interiors and washing windows regularlyMaintains bus parking and loading areas including leaf blowing, picking up trash, etc.Attends training programs, testing programs, first aid courses, refresher courses and other meetings as scheduledComplies with state laws, rules and regulations and school policies relative to student transportationConducts oneself in the best interest of students and in support of the school's mission statement.Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school's documentsPerforms other duties as assignedQualificationsRequired Education, Certifications & Experience:High School diploma or GED preferredClass B Commercial Driver's License with Passenger endorsement and Air Brake restriction removed requiredClean driving record requiredValid Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certificate requiredExperience working with kids preferredSchool Bus (S) endorsement preferredExperience as a commercial or school bus driver preferredRequired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Good and safe driving skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionGood verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrates, cooperation, energy, enthusiasm, and an understanding of a school environmentFlexibility, maturity and a sense of humorExcellent customer service skills and strong work ethicAbility to work with students from diverse backgroundsAbility to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff, students, and parentsAbility to maintain confidential informationProficient in appropriate computer skills and office equipmentAbility to sit for long periods of timeAbility to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talkAbility to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and armsAbility to climb a ladder and work while on ladderAbility to lift up to 50 poundsAbility to work outside in any weatherAbility to work some evenings and weekendsLocal travel is requiredMust submit to and pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and on-going random tests as required per Federal DOT regulations.Thank you for your interest in this position and in University Prep. No phone calls or drop-ins please.