Bus Drivers and Substitute Bus Drivers

Overview

Position Purpose
The position of Bus Driver/Substitute Bus Driver is responsible for operating a school bus and other vehicles and perform associated and operational duties in transporting students.

Commitment To Equity
The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Maintain established routes and schedules consistent with safe driving practices and passenger safety.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Fuel, clean and wash bus and report bus/servicing requirements.
• Establish a positive rapport with passengers, exhibiting friendliness and genuine concern.
• Enforce passenger conduct standards, reporting infractions as directed.
• Maintain complete and accurate records.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

• Reports to and is directly supervised by the Transportation Manager.

(positions in this class typically require):

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum five (5) years automotive driving experience;
• Good driving record for past five (5) years;
  Department of Motor Vehicles report will be required;

• Supervisory experience with groups of children;
• Will be required annually to pass all school bus driver requirements as mandated by State and Federal law;

• Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License;
• Obtain a Washington State School Bus Driver’s authorization prior to regular employment;
• Obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to regular employment;

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing;
• Perform 40-pound minimum lift stress test;
• Must be able to successfully pass the bus driver training course, including First Aid;
• Ability to pass Department of Transportation physical;
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements;
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

May work outdoors in inclement weather. May require physical mobility to move through a school campus, including up and down stairs and inside and outside.

This is a general posting for one or more Bus Driver/Substitute Bus Driver positions. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.

2025-26 Transportation Personnel salary classification range $25.35/hour to $40.16/hour.

Training: $25.35/hour

Probation Substitute Bus Driver: $33.40/hour and Probation Bus Driver: $33.72/hour

After 60 workday probation period based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement, 20-40 hours per week, for a 180-day annual assignment.

Bus Drivers – Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year (eligible following training period). Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Holiday pay based on negotiated bargaining agreement.

Substitute Bus Drivers are not eligible for benefits.

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school…