Part-Time Bus Driver

Job Title: Part-Time Bus Driver

Department: Community Development

Reports To: Program Services Manager, Monica Nerney

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Time Status: 32 hours a week with benefits

TS Range: 6/7 ($24.28)

Opening Date: 07/17/2026

Closing Date: 07/31/2026

This position provides transportation services by driving bus, minibus, van or lightweight truck/car for seniors, youth, disabled, and the general public through fixed or deviated scheduled routes and special events. Responsibilities include transporting passengers in a safe and courteous manner. Must have excellent people skills by promoting positive and professional relationships with passengers and co-workers. Must be an effective member of the team by being reliable and completing required paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.

This is a part-time position.

On occasion, this position will be required to work irregular shifts and/or Dial-a-Rides Monday through Friday or for other Squaxin Island Tribal departments as needed Monday through Friday, nights, holidays, and/or weekends.

• Drives vehicle from individual or central loading areas to social services or rehabilitation center, training location, job site, or other destinations according to assigned schedule.
• Operates passenger vehicles in a safe manner under varying traffic and road conditions by obeying traffic rules and regulations, while using defensive driving techniques.
• Promotes positive passenger relations by greeting and assisting passengers with diverse personalities by being friendly, courteous and sensitive, sometimes in stressful situations.
• Assists seniors and disabled passengers into and out of vehicle.
• Supervises the conduct of individuals accepted as passengers while riding the bus.
• Always maintain a personal clean and professional appearance.
• Must be punctual, dependable and maintain regular attendance by being at work during scheduled work time.
• Inspects vehicle for readiness for operation by performing a pre-trip inspection.
• Inspects vehicle at end of each shift for damage and lost articles.
• Ability to resolve conflicts using sound judgment possibly in a crisis situation.
• Secures passengers’ wheelchairs to restraining devices to stabilize the wheelchairs during trip.
• Operates radio or similar device while vehicle is parked to communicate with base office or other vehicles in case of disruption of service.
• Services vehicle with fuel, lubricants, and accessories.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness manner of the buses by washing buses inside and out, emptying garbage etc.
• Completes accurate daily records of trips and the behavior of passengers or other required written materials in a timely manner.
• Operates office equipment such as computer, calculator and copier.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be twenty-one years of age and have a minimum of five years of driving experience with a clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to pass a Tribal and State background check (including but not limited to clean driving record)
• Must have an accurate time piece (watch, etc.) carried at all times while on duty.

BA OR Associate Degree and 2 years or relevant experience OR High School Diploma GED and 4 years of relevant experience.

Must be able to effectively communicate with supervisor, co-workers and passengers.

• Must have a valid Washington State Drivers License.
• Must have a Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with P1 endorsement.
• Must have a medical certificate.
• Must have a CPR certificate.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals…