Substitute Bus Driver

Pay Range: Transportation Salary Schedule

All applicants for employment in positions requiring a commercial driver's license (CDL) are subject to pre-employment controlled substances and alcohol testing. District employees performing safety-sensitive functions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing mandated by the Federal Highway Administration (49 CFR Part 382) and district policy.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a school bus under all types of weather conditions on scheduled routes and/or on trips in support of district-approved activities, both within and outside the school district boundaries
• Service, inspect, and clean school buses and related equipment as required by state and district policy and/or procedures
• Operate and service all school bus equipment and accessories including but not limited to fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, snow chains, sanders, and first aid kits
• Perform required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment
• Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety
• Report unsafe acts or conditions requiring the attention of the Transportation Supervisor, Dispatcher, shop personnel, or other school district officials
• Present a neat, clean personal appearance; wear work apparel appropriate to promote a professional and safe work environment
• Obey the laws of the State of Washington and regulations promulgated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education regarding the operation of a school bus
• Perform other school bus driver-related duties as directed by local school district policies, regulations, and/or procedures
• Communicate effectively, responsibly, and accurately with students, parents, co-workers, and other school district staff
• Perform basic first aid as appropriate, which may include CPR
• Legibly and accurately complete state and district forms, records, timesheets, trip requests, route studies, trouble reports, misconduct reports, accident reports, and other clerical activities as required
• Be available, reliable, flexible, and adaptable to varying work hours and conditions due to the characteristics of pupil transportation
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a minimum of five years driving experience and provide a bus driving abstract from the Department of Licensing
• Successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses established by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and/or the school district prior to employment
• Must possess a valid Washington State School Bus Driver's Certificate or obtain one upon employment, including physical, mental, and training standards necessary to perform the duties of a school bus driver
• Interstate commercial driver's license (CDL) certification is required as of January 1, 2012
• Must meet and maintain school bus driver requirements set forth in WAC 392-144
• Hearing capability must be sufficient to detect and distinguish traffic sounds (e.g., horns, whistles, sirens, trains, bells) from any direction outside the bus, allowing adequate time for defensive or evasive action
• Vision must be 20/40 in the best eye, with or without correction; approximately 140 degrees peripheral (not excluding as a single criterion); and depth perception adequate to determine distance and closing rate of other vehicles
• Eye coordination to avoid diplopia; color vision must be adequate to distinguish red, green, and amber of a traffic light
• Ability to operate all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus as required by Washington State (minimum) School Bus Specifications
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and project a positive, friendly, and caring attitude toward others
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people through organizational skills and commitment to follow through on tasks
• Sufficient strength and agility to assist ill, injured, or physically impaired students to enter or exit a school bus through the passenger service door and/or emergency exits as a normal routine or in emergencies
• Possess valid first aid and CPR cards (or obtain upon employment) and be willing to keep them current
• Scores on district-administered achievement tests that indicate appropriate skill and are consistent with established standards
• Neat, clean personal appearance; work apparel should promote a professional and safe work environment
• Ability to uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent, or prior job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility