Substitute Bus Driver

Pay Range:
Transportation Salary Schedule

All applicants for employment in positions requiring a commercial driver's license (CDL) are subject to pre-employment controlled substances and alcohol testing. District employees performing safety sensitive functions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty and follow-up testing mandated by the Federal Highway Administration (49 CFR Part 382) and district policy.

• Safely operate under all types of weather conditions 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 and/or procedures
• 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 operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment
• Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety
• Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of the Transportation Supervisor, the Dispatcher, shop personnel or other school district officials
• Neat, clean personal appearance; work apparel should be appropriate to promote a professional and safe work environment
• At all times, obey the laws of the State of Washington and regulations promulgated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education regarding the operation of a school bus
• Perform other school bus driver related duties as directed by local school district policies, regulations and/or procedures
• Communicate effectively, responsibly and accurately with students, parents, co-workers and other school district staff
• Perform basic first aid as appropriate, which may include CPR
• Legibly and accurately complete state and district forms, records, timesheets, trip requests, route studies, trouble reports, misconduct reports, accident reports, and other clerical type activities as may be required
• Due to the characteristics of pupil transportation, must be available, reliable, flexible and adaptable to varying work hours and conditions
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and board policies

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Must have a minimum of five years driving experience and provide a bus driving abstract from the Department of Licensing
• Successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses established by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and/or the school district prior to employment
• Must possess a valid Washington State School Bus Driver's Certificate or obtain upon employment which includes the physical, mental and training standards necessary to perform the duties, tasks and responsibilities of a school bus driver as described. Interstate commercial driver's license (CDL) certification is required as of January 1, 2012
• Must meet and maintain school bus driver requirements set forth in WAC 392-144
• Hearing capability must be sufficient to detect and distinguish traffic sounds occurring from any direction outside the bus, such as horns, whistles, sirens, trains, bells, etc., from a distance which will allow adequate time for defensive or evasive action to avoid a hazardous situation
• Vision must be 20/40 in best eye, with or without correction; approximately 140 degrees peripheral, which as a single criteria shall not be excluding; and depth perception adequate to reasonably determine distance and closing rate of other moving vehicles from a stationary or moving school bus. Eye coordination to avoid diplopia; color vision must be adequate to distinguish the colors of red, green and amber of a traffic light
• Ability to operate all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus as required by Washington State (minimum) School Bus Specifications
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written work
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and be able to project a positive, friendly and caring attitude toward others
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people through organizational skills and commitment to follow through on task
• Must possess sufficient strength and agility to assist ill, injured or physically impaired students to enter or exit a school bus through the passenger service door and/or emergency exits as a normal routine, or when the bus has been damaged or has otherwise been rendered inoperable
• Must possess valid first aid and CPR cards (or obtain upon employment) and be willing to keep cards current
• Scores on district-administered achievement test that indicate appropriate skill and are consistent with established standards
• Neat, clean personal appearance; work apparel should be appropriate to…