Bus Driver

Essential Functions

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing regulations and maintaining passenger safety.
• Affirms incidents, complaints, accidents, and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Affords assistance in the development of bus routes for the purpose of efficiently transporting passengers and/or providing input regarding safety concerns on routes.
• Affords assistance in safely loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Attends meetings, classroom and behind the wheel training, safety meetings, in-service, administrative conferences, etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting the certificate requirement/s of a school bus driver.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior, for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
• Drives school buses for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or special events in a safe and timely manner.
• Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agency’s End: Success for Each Child and Eliminating the Opportunity Gap by Leading with Racial Equity.
• Lifts students and/or equipment for the purpose of positioning or repositioning students as appropriate.
• Maintains bus files for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information and/or instructions as required.
• Maintains students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining safety and following district policy.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
• Presents documents and reports for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Reports observations and/or incidents for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.
• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.
• Secures students as assigned for the purpose of ensuring their safety during transport.

Other Functions

Affords assistance to other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED certificate/equivalent, Washington State Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Class B, with P and S endorsements.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience transporting children, Experience working with culturally diverse children and families, Experience working with children and families experiencing homelessness and/or domestic violence, Volunteer experience.

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program, 24 annual leave days per year, 12 sick days, 12 paid holidays, Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System, Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan, Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and access to EV car charging stations (Renton office).

Additional Information

• Upon hire can you submit proof that you are legally eligible to work in U.S.? Yes/No
• Prospective staff, interns, and volunteers will have their records checked through the Washington State Patrol criminal identification system and through the Federal Bureau of Investigation via a fingerprint check using a complete Washington state criminal identification fingerprint process.
• Are you willing to submit to this process? Yes/No
• Do you possess a valid Washington State Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Class B with P and S endorsements, & evidence of insurability? I don't possess a valid Washington state CDL with Class BI have a valid Washington State CDL B with Endorsement PI have a valid Washington State CDL B with Endorsement SI have a valid Washington State CDL B with Endorsement P and SI don't possess a valid Washington State CDL B, But I have a valid Washington State CDL A with valid endorsement P and S.