Bus Driver

Position: Bus Driver (2025-2026 school year)

Position Type:
'); 'Classified/ Transportation

Date Posted:
6/26/2025

Location:

Transportation

Hours per Day:
Hours Vary/$31.56-$34.83

Days of the Week:
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

Days per Year:
187

Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies implemented by OSPI.

Follow District pupil management policies and procedures.

Assist students loading and unloading from the school bus as needed.

Operate wheelchair lift and secure wheelchair for safe transportation.

Clean and service the school bus to include interior/exterior sweeping, washing and fueling anytime tank is below ½ full.

Properly operate all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus as required by Washington State School Bus Specifications.

Prepare work orders on the mechanical needs or problems of the bus or its operating systems.

Provide support and sustain positive moral with District Transportation personnel.

Accurately and legibly complete forms, records, time sheets, trip requests, route maps, accident reports, and other documentation or reports as required.

Perform other school bus driver-related duties as directed by District policies.

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER


Once your application is complete or if you have questions about becoming a bus driver, please call or email Melanie at  ormemiles.

NEW TO BUS DRIVING? Get paid to get your Commercial Driver's license (CLD)
-the hourly rate for paid training is $22/HR

REIMBURSEMENT: A $250 payment will be issued after passing the CDL test, and an additional $250 will be paid after completing 45 workdays with FWPS

ALREADY HAVE A CDL WITH A SCHOOL BUS & PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT ? After completing the required district training, you will start as a guest employee / $31.56

POSITION SUMMARY:
Operates school buses safely under all types of weather conditions. Transports students and other authorized persons on regular and special programs “to and from school” routes, on field trips, extracurricular activities, and other extra activities as authorized by the school district officials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies implemented by OSPI.
• Follow District pupil management policies and procedures.
• Assist students loading and unloading from the school bus as needed.
• Operate wheelchair lift and secure wheelchair for safe transportation.
• Clean and service the school bus to include interior/exterior sweeping, washing and fueling anytime tank is below ½ full.
• Properly operate all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus as required by Washington State School Bus Specifications.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare work orders on the mechanical needs or problems of the bus or its operating systems.
• Provide support and sustain positive moral with District Transportation personnel.
• Accurately and legibly complete forms, records, time sheets, trip requests, route maps, accident reports, and other documentation or reports as required.
• Perform other school bus driver-related duties as directed by District policies.

The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

High School Diploma
Must be 21 years of age with five years previous vehicle driving experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
Possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s License;
Commercial Driver’s License, Class B with appropriate endorsements and a clean 5-year complete driving abstract

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Criminal background clearance
Must obtain school bus driver authorization from OSPI
Provide annual abstract of driving record from the Department of Licensing, or sign an authorization form so that the school district may send for one.
Possess and maintain an excellent driving record. Driving record must…