Bus Driver

Position: 26/27 Bus Driver

Mercer Island School District 400 Transportation
- Mercer Island, Washington Open in Google Maps

26/27 Bus Driver Mercer Island School District 400 Transportation
- Mercer Island, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Mercer Island School District

Job Details Job : 5497779
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 14, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 22, 2025

Job Description
Bus Drivers who work at least 630 hours per school year are eligible for health benefits through the state's School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) and retirement through the state Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
Purpose
Transport students to and from school and school-related events and activities in a school bus or van. This position is daily, on-call and hours will vary based upon the specific needs of the Transportation Department.
Essential Functions

• Operates school bus safely and professionally
• Perform and properly complete daily pre- and post-trip inspections and duties.
• Complies with all traffic ordinances, OSPI regulations, school district procedures and all state and federal laws.
• Complies with discipline and safety policies set forth by the district
• Participates in periodic training
• Maintain all required records
• Create and maintain a safe environment for students on the buses
• Follow discipline plan for students to ensure their safety
• Instruct students on bus safety subjects
• Duties directly related to purpose of job .

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises students while transporting them

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• CDL with school bus certification
• Prefer up to 6 months commercial driving experience
• Satisfactory 5 year driving abstract
• Clean WSP/FBI Background check
• Satisfactory DOT Physical
• Current 1st Aid/CPR card
• 21 years of age
• Satisfactory completion of SPI Bus Driver Training Course
• Must meet all current OSPI minimum qualifications for school bus drivers

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, other employees, and/or students.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply basic arithmetic calculations using units of American money, weight measurements, volume and distance.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Other

Skills and Abilities


Ability to manage children effectively. Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, staff and the community. Ability to work effectively under pressure and in stressful situations, and maintain control in emergency situations. Ability to read and follow maps, route schedules and instructions.

Ability to perform duties in accordance with all district and State requirement sand policies.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to drive on the job, handle machinery that is vibrating, meet deadlines with severe time constraints, work irregular or extended hours, see close work such as typed or handwritten material, communicate through speech, walk, bend or twist at the neck more than average, bend or twist at the trunk more than average, reach forward.
• Occasionally, but essentially, the employee must be able to stand, squat/stoop/kneel, repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times, climb, use manual…