Bus Driver; Head Start, Part-time

At a Glance

As a Bus Driver, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming, and dependable transportation experience for children and families. You’ll be responsible for driving assigned routes, following all traffic laws, and ensuring every rider arrives safely and on time—making a meaningful impact in their daily journey.

• Keeps to assigned schedule, runs fixed routes as written; does not make unauthorized changes to routes or stops.
• Maintains a clean and hygienic environment inside the vehicle; cleans outside as necessary.
• Checks bus before each operation for mechanical defects and reports failure to proper person.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops and ensures children are released only to an authorized individual.
• Is punctual; demonstrates good attendance, advises Transportation Manager at least one hour ahead of time if unable to work.
• Creates written reports as necessary, including daily vehicle reports, behavior management referrals, incident reports, etc.
• Conducts a professional pre‑trip inspection of every vehicle driven each day and reports suspected mechanical problems immediately.
• Completes Daily Vehicle Inspection Reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Conducts a thorough post‑trip inspection for children or other items left on board, or vehicle problems before entering the school (both the driver and monitor are responsible for checking for children).
• Complies with all safety requirements in the Final Rule, all state school bus laws and regulations, and all Program procedures as stipulated in the transportation policy and procedures handbook, memos, notices, meetings, etc.; must be aware of and follow all current transportation laws and regulations.
• Uses reasonable precaution in the performance of all duties; acts in a manner that ensures maximum safety to children, parents, self, the public, and fellow employees at all times.
• Refrains from any act or omission that could jeopardize the safety of children.
• Immediately reports (by radio, cell phone or other means) incidents, accidents, or unusual situations that could or did place a child at risk of injury, and is willing and able to describe such incidents in writing.
• Reports any significant safety hazards (routes, roadways, changing weather conditions, etc.) to the Transportation Manager as soon as possible and prior to proceeding when possible.
• Reports any signs of child abuse and/or neglect immediately.
• Assists Bus Monitor in ensuring that children's medication is transported securely and that chain of custody is properly documented.
• Conducts and documents effective safety drills for children and parents.
• With the assistance of the Transportation Manager, prepares written emergency evacuation plans when transporting children with disabilities, and updates plans as necessary.
• When transporting children using wheelchairs or other adaptive equipment, exercises a high degree of caution in accordance with training, when using a wheelchair lift and securing wheelchairs into the vehicle, and as much as possible avoids sharp turns and bumps that could injure children in wheelchairs.
• Actively participates in all required training sessions.
• Communicates professionally in both routine and unusual situations.
• Is flexible and patient when encountering challenging situations.
• Reports all students with behavior concerns to the proper authority.
• Performs other duties as assigned, exhibits flexibility and tolerance as routes or other conditions change.

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Valid Washington State CDL class B Driver’s License, including passenger and school (S) endorsement.
• Successfully completes/obtains the Washington State school bus driver’s training certificate (classroom instruction and behind‑the‑wheel training).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience driving a regular vehicle or 1 year’s experience driving a commercial vehicle.
• Undergoes a physical examination certifying the physical capability of performing the assigned job.
• Possesses a valid first aid card and CPR endorsement.
• Enjoys working with children and parents and can relate effectively to them.
• Any additional health and/or other requirements as the…