On-Call Bus Driver

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus to transport Tribal School students and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently.
• Maintain, inspect, and clean school buses and related equipment as required by state and district policies.
• Maintain good order among students during transportation, reporting unsafe acts or conditions.
• Obeys all traffic laws and transportation practices as outlined in manuals and local ordinances.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections, completing required forms and reports.
• Service and operate all school bus equipment and accessories, including fire extinguishers and emergency kits.
• Drive students and teachers on field trips and extracurricular activities, often in evenings and at night.
• Report and assist in handling accidents, completing required accident reports.
• Perform operational and safety inspections of the school bus and related equipment.
• Drive within prescribed routes and schedules, picking up and discharging students at designated stops.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

Requirements

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL-A or B) with Passenger (P), School Bus (S), and Air Brakes Restriction (K) endorsements.
• At least 5 years of experience driving a passenger vehicle.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving Permit.
• Pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check and drug/alcohol test.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and skill in the operation and maintenance of the school bus.
• Knowledge of Washington State Driving laws and regulations of driving a school bus.
• Knowledge of Yakama Nation Tribal School, Bureau of Indian Education, and Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic first aid practices, procedures, and techniques.

Skills

• Good vision and reading ability.
• Good hearing and coordination.
• Good judgment and caution while driving.
• Valid First Aid/CPR card or ability to obtain one within six months of hire.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$21.11 per hour

Schedule

Intermittent/On-Call