This posting is open until filled.

POSITION

Bus Driver

LOCATION

Transportation

SCHEDULE

3.75 hours, 5 Days/week

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Know, understand and consistently apply all practices of "School Bus Driver Handbook" published by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
• Operate school buses under all types of weather conditions including, but not limited to fog, rain, hail, sleet, snow and ice.
• Obey all traffic laws.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Transport students and other authorized persons over regular routes, on field trips, or extra activity trips as authorized by the School District.
• Service, inspect and clean school buses and related equipment as required by State and District policy. (Daily pre-trip inspections are required).
• Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety. Report unsafe acts or conditions to the Director of Transportation.
• Complete forms, records and reports as required by the State or local School District policies.
• 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 or District policy.
• Report all accidents to the Transportation Office before moving vehicle from scene, unless directed otherwise by a law enforcement official.
• Operate and maintain all school bus equipment and accessories including but not limited to, fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, snow chains, first aid kits, etc.
• Perform daily required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment.
• Clean and service the school bus to include interior/exterior sweeping and washing, installation of fuel, oil and coolant, tire inflation, etc.
• Operate all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus as required by Washington State (Minimum) School Bus Specifications.
• Perform basic first aid as appropriate, which may include CPR.
• Legible and accurate completion of forms, records, timesheets, trip requests, route studies, trouble reports, accident reports, and other clerical-type activities relating to the bus driving as may be required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid State of Washington driver’s license including a Class B CDL with a passenger endorsement.
• Maintain a current State of Washington School Bus Driver’s Authorization.
• Maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to the district’s insurance criteria and WAC 180-20-101.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess excellent visual acuity.
• Sufficient command of the English language to communicate with students, parents, District staff members, and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their related activities.
• Must possess sufficient strength and agility to assist ill or physically impaired students to enter or exit a school bus through the passenger service door.
• Hearing capability must be sufficient to detect and distinguish traffic sounds occurring from any direction outside the bus, such as horns, whistles, sirens, trains, bells, etc., from a distance, which will allow adequate time for defensive or evasive action to avoid a hazardous situation.
• Ability to establish and maintain civil and cooperative relations with other employees, management, and the public.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Transportation Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

As provided by PSE contract. Subject to the needs of the District.