Bus Driver, FLEX

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SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201 TRANSPORTATION - Sunnyside, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201

Job : 5940993 Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled Posted: Sep 25, 2026 7:00 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 G.E.D.

POSITION TITLE:

Bus Driver

LOCATION:

Transportation Department

DATE POSTED: 09/25/2026

JOB NUMBER: CL

HOURS/DAYS: 4.75/183 (Prorated for  school year)

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).

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, but not limited to fog, rain, sleet, snow, and ice. Responsibilities include transporting students and other authorized persons over regular "to and from school" 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 all types of trips in support of district-approved activities, both within and outside the school district boundaries.
• Operates and services all school bus equipment and accessories, including, but not limited to, fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, show chains, sanders, first aid kits, etc.
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspection (clean school buses, including interior/exterior sweeping and washing).
• Maintains control of student passengers as related to safety and behavior. Reports unsafe actions or conditions that require the attention of any person other than the driver. Confer with parents when necessary.
• Fuel buses.
• Successfully completes school bus driver training programs and courses established by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and completes training programs and courses as offered by the Sunnyside School District.
• Completes legible and accurate forms, records, timesheets, trip requests, route studies, trouble reports, misconduct reports, accident reports, and other clerical-type activities as may be required. Completes forms, records, and reports as required by the State or local school district policies.
• Operates all hand and foot controls installed on a school bus as required by Washington State (minimum) School Bus Specification. Operates a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies from the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
• Performs required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and related equipment.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Performs basic first aid and CPR as appropriate.
• Performs other school bus driver related duties as assigned.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the general public.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The majority of time spent on this job is in the operation of a school bus and with wait times outside or indoors, between runs. The Driver is required to use all standard safety equipment, including but not limited to a fire extinguisher and first aid kit materials. Potential exposures include, but are not limited to, chemical, diesel, grease and oil fumes, fuel, grease and oil, blood-borne pathogens, inclement weather, and heavy traffic patterns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

High school graduation or equivalent and…