Bus Driver, 21st ; Ck-Remainder

Bus Driver, 21st Century (CK) – Remainder of  School Year Only

Bus Driver, 21st Century (CK) – REMAINDER OF  SCHOOL YEAR ONLY
SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201 Transportation – Sunnyside, Washington

This job is also posted in Sunnyside School District 201.

Job : 5526374

Final date to receive applications: Feb 11, 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Feb 05, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Required:

Must upload a copy of High School diploma, High School transcript, or GED.

POSITION TITLE: Bus Driver, 21st Century (CK) – REMAINDER OF  SCHOOL YEAR ONLY

LOCATION: Transportation Department

DATE POSTED: 02/05/2026

JOB NUMBER: CL

HOURS/DAYS: 1.0 / Approximately 45 hours (Monday–Thursday, February 2026–May 2026)

BENEFITS: PSE Transportation Benefits

Other required forms to submit:

• Driving abstract from Department of Licensing
• Complete the Sunnyside School District, SCHOOL BUS DRIVER ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM (available in the Human Resources office or Transportation Department)

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Sunnyside School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Bus Driver

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

UNIT CLASSIFICATION: PSE Transportation

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

This position safely operates school buses under all types of weather conditions, including fog, rain, sleet, snow, and ice. Responsibilities include transporting students and other authorized persons over regular routes and on field, co-curricular, and special or extra activity trips as authorized by the school district officials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives school bus on scheduled routes and/or on trips in support of district-approved activities, both within and outside the school district boundaries.
• Operates and services all school bus equipment and accessories (e.g., fire extinguishers, safety kits, chains, etc.).
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspections; assist with cleaning the bus interior and exterior.
• Maintain control of student passengers related to safety and behavior; report unsafe actions or conditions; confer with parents when necessary.
• Fuel buses.
• Complete required driver training programs as established by the State and the district.
• Complete legible forms, records, timesheets, trip requests, route studies, reports, and other clerical duties as required.
• Operate all bus controls in accordance with Washington State requirements and district policies.
• Perform required operational and safety inspections of the bus and related equipment.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Perform basic first aid and CPR as appropriate.
• Perform other bus driver-related duties as assigned.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the general public.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The majority of time is spent operating a school bus and waiting between runs, with exposure to inclement weather and traffic. The driver uses standard safety equipment such as a fire extinguisher and first aid kit. Potential exposures include chemical, diesel, grease and oil fumes, fuel, blood-borne pathogens, inclement weather, and heavy traffic patterns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• High school graduation or equivalent; reading, writing, and communication skills required.
• Previous commercial or bus driving experience preferred.
• Successful completion of the WSP and FBI criminal background checks.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Above-average knowledge and skill of equipment operation.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn district area and routes.
• Knowledge of district policies and transportation procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, parents, staff, and the public.
• Sufficient strength to assist ill or physically impaired students.
• Excellent hearing and vision capabilities.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• Valid Washington State driver’s license with required bus driver endorsements.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Social Security Card.
• WSP/FBI fingerprint/background clearance.
• Physical examination certifying medical ability to drive a school bus.
• School bus driver’s certificate.
• Driving abstract from Department of Licensing.
• Completion of district-provided bus driver training programs.
• First aid and CPR training as required by the district.
• Completion of School Bus Driver Annual Disclosure Form.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT:

EVALUATION:

* The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be updated by administration and Human Resources.

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Note: Must submit an abstract from the Department of Licensing and complete the Sunnyside School District School Bus Driver Annual Disclosure Form.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $28.93 per hour

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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