Bus Driver (Floater Route)

PUGET SOUND EDUCATIONAL SVC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks a Bus Driver for our Early Learning Transportation Services to transport children to program-related activities. Our Pacific Transportation office provides pupil transportation for 700 part-day Head Start and ECEAP children in King and Pierce Counties and is in the fourth year of providing services through the McKinney Vento program. The transportation program runs a fleet of 32 buses and currently employs 16 regular and substitute school bus drivers. We provide school bus transportation to those part-day Head Start grantees and ECEAP sub-contractors who do not have their transportation services provided through a local school district.

PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED certificate
• Washington State Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Class B Endorsement and OSPI Type 1 Driver Authorization

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

Job Responsibilities

• Transport children safely to and from program-related activities.
• Adhere to all safety and operational guidelines set forth by PSESD and OSPI.
• Maintain a clean and safe bus environment.
• Complete required documentation and recordkeeping.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure effective transportation services.

Compensation and Benefits

Location: PSESD Transportation - Pacific, WA
Job type: Union represented, School Schedule, at least 18 hours/week
Hiring Salary Range: $27.47 - $34.30 Hourly
Full Salary Range:$27.47 - $37.86 Hourly
Department: Administration

• 12 sick days, pro-rated for school schedule staff
• 12 paid holidays
• Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System
• Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan
• Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and electric car charging stations (Renton office)

Open until filled. Interviews are scheduled as needed, and are in-person at the PSESD Transportation Office.

PSESD is committed to having a diverse workforce and encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications to apply.
800 Oakesdale Avenue SW Renton, WA 98057 | www.psesd.org/careers