BUS DRIVER (TRAINING REQUIRED)

Peninsula School District; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated school bus driver to join their team. This role is vital in ensuring students are safely transported to and from school, fostering a positive environment for young learners. The position offers paid training to obtain a CDL with School Bus Endorsement, along with competitive benefits for eligible employees. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and enjoy driving, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team that values safety and community engagement, and help shape the future of the next generation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Training

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Washington State driver's license and a high school diploma.
• Experience driving large vehicles is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate school buses in various weather conditions.
• Transport students over designated routes and to activities.

Skills

Driving Skills

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL with School Bus Endorsement

Tools

CDL Training

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

If you love kids, and the challenge of driving a larger bus on the road every day excites you, the Peninsula School District is eager to hire you as a school bus driver! As a bus driver, you become an important and steady person in these young children's lives. Each day gives you the opportunity to get a child's day started off right and remind them that they are special and important. Having the ability to make the students feel comfortable is just as important as knowing how to drive the bus.

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 District officials.

A typical bus driver usually works early in the morning then late in the afternoon with a long break in-between. There is also the option of driving to and from field trips or other school activities to gain additional work hours. As a public entity, Peninsula School District offers competitive retirement, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to employees in eligible positions (630+ hours per year).

TRAINING DETAILS

• Includes 3-6 weeks of Paid Training to obtain CDL with School Bus Endorsement
• Driver's Abstract, Fingerprint Background Check, Drug & Alcohol Testing, First Aid/CPR Certificate, DOT physical, and CDL test will be paid for and provided by Peninsula School District
• Training payrate while in class is $16.28

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION

• Licensed Driver for at Least 5 Years
• Ability to pass agility test at interview

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• WA State Commercial Driver Guide
• CDL Practice Test

Please complete all steps in the online application so that we may fully consider you; click the SUBMIT button to complete your application and submit it to Human Resources. Applications are reviewed on a recurring basis. Candidates will be contacted by the Transportation Department to schedule interviews.

Conditions of Employment

• Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
• Will you submit to a criminal history background check?
• Do you have a valid Washington State driver's license?
• Do you have a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
• Do you have a school bus driver's certificate, or be willing to obtain one?
• Are you willing to submit a driving abstract from the Department of Licensing?
• Have you successfully completed, or are you willing to complete a school bus driver training program as established by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and training programs and courses as offered by the district's Transportation Department?
• Do you certify the answers given herein are true and complete to the best of your knowledge?

General Questions

• Are you willing to work as a relief or substitute driver in all areas of the District?
• How would you rate your driving record and defensive driving skills? (Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent)
• Explain any knowledge you have about driving large trucks, vans, or buses (previous experience is not required, the District is just trying to determine baseline knowledge for interested candidates).
• Driving a school bus often requires arriving at the bus depot in the early morning hours and later afternoons, sometimes with long breaks in between. Will this work for you?
• Please list at least three (3) references with contact information that includes: Reference Name, Reference Phone Number, Reference E-mail, and Reference Type (Personal or Professional)

BUS DRIVER APPLICATION STEPS

You MUST SUBMIT an electronic application to be considered for employment. The following attachments can be submitted with your application in electronic format (NO PAPER COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED):

• APPLICANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (required): The Applicant Disclosure Statement document is a fillable form that mimics the Background Check Questionnaire. Click on this Applicant Disclosure Statement link to open a blank copy of this form.

You may submit additional materials if you wish.

Upon hire, the employee will accrue hours for future benefit eligibility. The Payroll Department will notify the employee when benefit eligibility requirements have been met.