Bus Driver - Transportation

School Bus Driver

5.5 (5 hours and 30 minutes) hours per day, 5 days a week

Route 154

Comprehensive benefit information can be found here.

All candidates who wish to be considered for this position must complete and submit the online employment application. Current school district employees are required to complete the internal online application process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum age 21
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking preferred
• Possess a valid Washington State School Bus Driver's Certificate
• Possess a valid State Driver's Permit with the appropriate driving endorsement and a good driving record
• Meet the physical and mental standards necessary to perform the duties, tasks, and responsibilities of a school bus driver as described in this job description
• Must successfully and continuously pass a drug and alcohol test
• Submit to a WSP and FBI criminal background clearance at the time of hire (employee's expense)

All qualifications stated in WAC 392-144-101 are applicable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive a school bus on scheduled routes and/or on all types of trips in support of district approved activities, both within and outside the school district boundaries.
• Service and clean school buses and related equipment as required by state and district policy, including sweeping, washing, fueling, oil, coolant, tire inflations, etc.
• Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
• Successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses established by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction or the school district.
• Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies promulgated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Follows all safety rules and regulations.
• Operate all school bus equipment and accessories including, but not limited to fire extinguishers, highway-warning kits, snow chains, sanders, first aid kits, etc.
• Perform required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment.
• Operate all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus as required by Washington State School Bus Specifications.
• Perform basic first aid as appropriate, which may include CPR.
• Perform other school bus driver related duties as directed by local school district policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aberdeen School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Christi Clinkingbeard, Title IX Officer View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io and Stefanie Lamont Section 504/ADA Coordinator View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io. Aberdeen School District No. 5, 216 North G Street, Aberdeen, Washington 98520.