Bus Driver - Head Start

Status: 176 Work Day Calendar

Salary Range:

$26.29/hr.-$27.91/hr.

Location: Ellensburg Seedlings Center

The job of school bus driver is done for the purposes of transporting students following designated routes and to or from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

A. Drives school bus and transports passengers following scheduled routes to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.

B. Assists students and other passengers in safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.

C. Cleans assigned vehicles (e.g. windows, floor, seats, dashboards, etc.) and ensures safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.

D. Conducts emergency evacuation drills ensuring efficiency of procedures and compliance with mandated requirements.

E. Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, mirrors, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, emergency doors, lights, test brakes, horn, snow chains/drop down, etc.) in accordance with mandated guidelines.

F. Prepares documents and reports (e.g. daily trip log, incident reports, inspection records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.).

G. Supervises students and other passengers during transit.

H. Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior.

I. Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations and resolves and/or refers to appropriate personnel for resolution.

J. Attends meetings, classroom and behind the wheel training, safety meeting, etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting the certificate requirement/s of a school bus driver.

K. Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, inappropriate social behavior, etc.).

L. Responds to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.).

Required Education and Experience:

1. High School graduation or equivalent.

2. Five (5) years of experience as a licensed driver.

3. Valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License Minimum Type C with passenger and school bus endorsements, or ability to pass requirements & training to obtain CDL. Ability to obtain MERIT Stars certificate, Head Start required training.

4. CPR/First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain.

5. Will be required to provide a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract showing professional and personal driving record. Applicants who have been convicted of driving while intoxicated, reckless driving, negligent driving or hit and run driving will not be considered for employment.

6. Pass DOT medical certificate or ability to obtain.

7. Pre-employment and random drug testing is required.

8. Successful Washington State Patrol check/ FBI fingerprint Clearance Report.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following conditions:

Significant - Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of time (5.5 hrs/day)

Frequent - Occupation requires this activity from 33% to 66% of time (2.5 to 5.5 hrs/day)

Occasional - Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of time (0 to 2.5 hrs/day)

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, the scope of responsibilities, and the physical demands, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of the work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.

Benefits
Health Benefits - Positions anticipated to work 630 hours or more in a school calendar year are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Benefits begin the first day of the month following the date of hire.

Retirement System - Anyone eligible to belong to the retirement system must pay into the retirement system. Deferred Compensation and Tax-Sheltered Annuities - These are available to all staff.

Annual/Vacation Leave

• Full-time, exempt staff earn two days per month. Less than full-time earn leave on a pro rata basis. Some positions may earn at a different rate per policy.
• Full-time non-exempt staff start earning 14 days per year up to two days per month based on length of service. Less than full-time earn leave on a pro rata basis.

Sick Leave - One day per month is earned for full-time employment. Less than full-time earn leave on a pro rata basis.

Holidays - Staff who are eligible for vacation are also eligible for paid holidays

Employee Assistant Program - An Employee Assistance Program is available to all staff.