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Bus Driver, Permanent Route, Available Immediately $25.56/hr

Wahluke School District
Mattawa, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

WAHLUKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB SUMMARY AND DESCRIPTION OF TASKS

Available Immediately

Position : School Bus Driver, 4 hours per day with opportunity for additional hours, School Year Work Calendar

Reports to : Transportation Supervisor

Salary Range : Current PSE Contract Salary Schedule for Bus Driver

Classification : Classified; FLSA Non-Exempt, hourly position

Representation : UnionRepresentation available by the Public School Employee Union

Benefits : Position qualifies for employer contribution to medical benefits; Retirement contributions and plans. Earned sick leave, 10 days per year or prorated from date of hire; personal days, 4 per year or prorated from date of hire; up to 10 paid holidays per year.

Basic Function : Operates school buses under all types of weather conditions including but not limited to fog, rain, hail, sleet, snow, and ice. Transports students and other authorized persons over regular "to and from school" routes, and on field, extracurricular and special or extra activity trips as authorized by the school district officials.

Bus Driver , Routes may be 4 to 6 hours / day, regular route , Valid Washington State Driver's License

Ability to successfully complete school bus driver training programs as required by Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and courses established by the school district.

  • Ability to obtain school bus driver's authorization; commercial drivers license; school bus endorsement;

first aid card; Willingness to work with children in a kind and caring manner; Train passengers on safe and healthy ridership practices and required adherence to practices. Be of general good health

Typical Work and Responsibilities :

  • Drive a school bus on scheduled routes and / or on all types of 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.
  • Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
  • May assist passengers with individual and special needs.
  • Complete accurate and legible forms, records and reports as required by the state and local district policies.
  • Successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses established by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and the district.
  • Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies promulgated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
  • Perform other school bus driver related duties as directed by supervisor and district policies.
  • Operate and service all school bus equipment and accessories including but not limited to : fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, snow chains, sanders, first aid kits, etc.
  • Perform required operations and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment.
  • Clean and service the school bus to include interior / exterior sweeping and washing, installation of fuel, oil and coolant, tire inflation, etc.
  • Operate all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus as required by Washington State School Bus specification.
  • Perform basic first aid as appropriate which may include CPR.
  • Perform other school bus driver related duties as directed by supervisor and district policies.
  • Qualifications :

  • High School diploma or GED preferred but not required.
  • Must be at least 21 years old.
  • 5 years driving experience
  • Valid Washington State Driver's License
  • Maintain a valid Washington State endorsement for bus driver or ability to successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses as required and which may be established by the school district.
  • Willingness to allow for a Dept of Licensing Driver Abstract to be run.
  • Successfully pass a DOT Physical and participate in drug and alcohol testing as required.
  • Bus driver experience preferred.
  • Valid or ability to secure a First Aide / CPR card.
  • Clearance for State and National background checks as a result of fingerprinting, successfully pass criminal records check.
  • Ability to solve practical problems, apply appropriate judgment and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Willingness and ability to assume extra curricular, field trips, and other transportation related assignments.
  • Experience working with culturally diverse students and parents desirable.
  • Be of general good health.
  • Strength and ability to assist students with physical disabilities in embarking and disembarking a bus; including moving and positioning special needs equipment.
  • Expected to attend work as scheduled and model appropriate professional behavior.
  • Perform other such duties as required.
  • Willingness to work with children in a kind and caring manner.
  • Working Conditions and Physical Demands : The environmental factors described here are representative of those that may be present in the workplace while the employee performs the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 90% sitting, 5% walking, and 5% standing. The job is performed under with some temperature extremes and in a clean atmosphere.

    The Wahluke School District #73 complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on a basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorable discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in our programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated your groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to; Athletic Director, Title IX Coordinator Jose Espindola at jespindola@wahluke.net or (509)932-4477; Civil Rights Coordinator, HR Director Liz Leitz at lleitz@wahluke.net or (509)932-4565 : Section 504 Compliance, Student Support Services Director Gigi Calaway at gcalaway@wahluke.net or (509)932-4565. School District address : 411 E. Saddle Mt. Dr., Mattawa, WA 99349

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