Bus Driver

Puget Sound Educational Service District; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Annual leave: 24 days per year

Sick days: 12 days per year

Paid holidays: 12 days

Retirement plan

ORCA card subsidy and free parking

EV charging access (Renton office)

Job summary

Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks a dedicated Bus Driver to transport Head Start/ECEAP students and families safely on scheduled routes and events. The role requires safe loading/unloading, pre/post-trip inspections, and adherence to district policies.

You will participate in safety drills, maintain vehicle cleanliness, and collaborate with staff to support program activities while upholding our antiracist multicultural values.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDL Class B with P and S endorsements for Washington state.

Responsibilities

• Drive school buses on scheduled routes to transport students safely.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus.
• Maintain bus files and documentation as required.
• Assist with loading/unloading and ensure student safety during transport.
• Participate in safety drills and ongoing training.

Skills

Defensive driving

Customer focus

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Washington State CDL Class B with P and S endorsements

Job description

Description

Purpose Statement

The job of Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of transporting children and families to their Head Start/ECEAP related services; assisting with program activities; ensuring vehicle is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

This job reports to Transportation Manager.

Essential Functions

• Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing regulations and maintaining passenger safety.
• Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.
• Assists in the development of bus routes for the purpose of efficiently transporting passengers and/or providing input regarding safety concerns on routes.
• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Attends meetings, classroom and behind the wheel training, safety meetings, in-service, administrative conferences, etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting the certificate requirement/s of a school bus driver.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior, for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
• Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.
• Drives school buses for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes to and from school and/or special events in a safe and timely manner.
• Embodies the principles and practices that form our culture and commitment to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization for the purpose of meeting the Agency's End: Success for Each Child and Eliminating the Opportunity Gap by Leading with Racial Equity.
• Lifts students and/or equipment for the purpose of positioning or repositioning students as appropriate.
• Maintains bus files for the purpose of ensuring the availability of information and/or instructions as required.
• Monitors students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of maintaining safety and following district policy.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.
• Prepares documents and reports for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Reports observations and/or incidents for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel.
• Responds to emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate safety concerns.
• Responds to inquiries for the purpose of providing information and/or direction.
• Secures students as assigned for the purpose of ensuring their safety during transport.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

SKILLS

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: See competencies under Abilities below.

KNOWLEDGE

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: See competencies under Abilities below.

ABILITY

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is significant.

JOB-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

ACCOUNTABILITY

Takes responsibility and ownership for successfully accomplishing work and Agency objectives, and delivering results. Sets high standards of shared performance for self and others.

BOUNDARY SETTING

Maintains professional relationships between self and others by establishing parameters regarding interpersonal interactions. Engages in discussions about work constraints while maintaining positive relationships.

CUSTOMER FOCUS

Commits to clarifying and supporting internal and external customers' goals and strives to meet their expectations and requirements. Consistently acts with customers in mind. Holds self accountable for providing high-quality, responsive and personable customer service.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING

Drives in a safety-conscious manner with awareness of environmental conditions, the actions of others, Agency policies, and laws.

RECORDKEEPING AND DOCUMENTATION

Gathers, organizes, and maintains records, following confidential information and security protocols as needed. Accurately documents relevant/essential actions, processes, and practices.

TEAMWORK

Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and make decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED certificate/equivalent
• Washington State Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Class B, with P and S endorsements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience transporting children
• Experience working with culturally diverse children and families
• Experience working with children and families experiencing homelessness and/or domestic violence
• Volunteer experience

We Offer Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program
• 24 annual leave days per year
• 12 sick days
• 12 paid holidays
• Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System
• Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan
• Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and access to EV car charging stations (Renton office)