Bus Drivers and Substitute Bus Drivers

Bus Driver/Substitute Bus Driver

The position of Bus Driver/Substitute Bus Driver is responsible for operating a school bus and other vehicles and perform associated and operational duties in transporting students. The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

Duties and responsibilities include maintaining established routes and schedules consistent with safe driving practices and passenger safety, performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, fueling, cleaning, and washing the bus and reporting bus/servicing requirements, establishing a positive rapport with passengers, exhibiting friendliness and genuine concern, enforcing passenger conduct standards, reporting infractions as directed, maintaining complete and accurate records, and performing other related tasks as required.

The position reports to and is directly supervised by the Transportation Manager.

Education and experience typically required include a high school diploma or equivalent, minimum five (5) years automotive driving experience, good driving record for past five (5) years, supervisory experience with groups of children, and will be required annually to pass all school bus driver requirements as mandated by State and Federal law.

Licensing requirements typically include possessing a valid Washington State Driver's License, obtaining a Washington State School Bus Driver's authorization prior to regular employment, and obtaining a Commercial Driver's License prior to regular employment.

Skills required include the ability to communicate orally and in writing, perform a 40-pound minimum lift stress test, successfully pass the bus driver training course including First Aid, pass the Department of Transportation physical, perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements, and meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Physical requirements include stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. May work outdoors in inclement weather. May require physical mobility to move through a school campus, including up and down stairs and inside and outside.

This is a general posting for one or more Bus Driver/Substitute Bus Driver positions. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.

2025-26 Transportation Personnel salary classification range $25.35/hour to $40.16/hour.

Training: $25.35/hour

Probation Substitute Bus Driver: $33.40/hour and Probation Bus Driver: $33.72/hour

After 60 workday probation period based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement, 20-40 hours per week, for a 180-day annual assignment. Bus Drivers Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year (eligible following training period). Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Holiday pay based on negotiated bargaining agreement.

Substitute Bus Drivers are not eligible for benefits.

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.

The Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.