Van​/Bus Driver

Overview

Bus/Van Drivers - Senior Services - White Salmon, WA - Full-Time, 35 hours a week - Non-Exempt - Grade 34, Step 1-3, $18.99-$20.17/Hr. First review 11/14/2025, open until filled.

Transports and assists senior citizens, disabled persons, and the general public on a new public fixed route bus service that operates from 7am to 7pm, Monday through Friday. Maintains and services vehicles. Must have a current driver license, a clean driving record and pass a criminal record check. Position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

• Operates a passenger van and bus in a safe, comfortable, legal and timely manner; transports passengers to medical appointments, shopping, recreational trips, banks, and other destinations. Ensures vehicle safety rules are followed, including use of safety belts, operation of emergency exits, and adherence to accident procedures.
• May operate a fixed route bus service from 7am to 7pm, Monday through Friday.
• Picks up passengers at locations indicated by the Transportation Coordinator; collaborates with the coordinator to devise efficient routes and scheduling to provide cost-effective services.
• Provides assistance to passengers embarking or disembarking the van; operates wheelchair lift. Assists passengers to home or destination and assists with loading groceries as needed. Refers passengers who need additional assistance to appropriate agency staff.
• Collects donations from passengers and maintains confidentiality of donations as per program requirements and agency policies.
• Complies with agency procedures, including performing regular van maintenance activities; conducting pre-trip safety inspections, checking and filling fuel and oil; cleaning inside and outside of the van; reporting servicing and repairs as necessary.
• Maintains all required vehicle records including time charts, fuel usage, mileage counts, and van service records.
• Picks up and delivers items such as oxygen tanks or packages as required.
• Maintains a polite and cheerful demeanor while transporting passengers.
• Refers any non-transportation difficulties reported by a senior citizen to the Information and Assistance Coordinator.
• Attends required training.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

• Valid state/commercial driver’s license with clean driving record.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Designated safety sensitive, which requires random drug and alcohol testing.