What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver position at Skamania School District?
- Drive AM and PM routes (approximately 4 hours per day)
- Starting at $28.00 per hour
- Paid training
Essential Functions:
- Operate a school bus in accordance with the State of Washington laws and policies enforced by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
- Maintain accurate and legible records of daily bus logs and other required documents.
- Establish and maintain effective and cooperative communication with students, parents, school staff, peers, and supervisor.
- Supervise and maintain control of students.
- Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops and seminars.
- Drive the school bus on scheduled routes and/or all trips and approved activities, both within and outside district boundaries.
- Inspect, clean, and request maintenance service for the school bus and related equipment as required by Skamania School District policy.
- Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
- Read and interpret maps and street guides.
Other Functions:
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
- One year experience in transporting students.
- Authorized Washington State school bus driver.
- Work or volunteer experience with preschool-8th grade children.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- Operate school bus under a variety of road conditions.
- Regular attendance during on-call, as needed work hours.
Employment Requirements – SSD job offer is contingent upon satisfying the following:
- Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through WSP and FBI.
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a valid state class ‘C’ commercial driver’s license, with passenger and school bus endorsement and air brake restriction removed, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
- Possess current Washington state school bus driver authorization (WAC 392-144-101).
If interested, please contact:
Amber Warren, Office Manager
509-427-8239
awarren@skamania.k12.wa.us
Salary : $28
