Evening & Weekend School Bus Driver — Safe Student Transport

Young World Physical Education; Mead (WA); On-site; USD 31,216 - 32,855; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

Job summary

Mead School District #354 is seeking substitute/non‑contract school bus drivers to safely transport students during evenings and weekends. Drivers operate buses per district policies and Washington law, load/unload students, and perform bi‑daily vehicle inspections.

Applicants must have a Class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, a valid medical examiner’s certificate, and current First Aid/CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 and at least five years of experience driving a passenger car.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s Permit and Class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Current, valid medical examiner’s certificate.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned school buses in accordance with Washington laws and district policies during evenings and weekends.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Complete the required school bus driver training programs.
• Operate buses in all weather conditions.
• Oversee loading and unloading of students and ensure safety precautions.
• Conduct safety and operational inspections of the vehicle at least twice daily.
• Maintain the bus in a clean and safe operating condition.
• Follow procedures for students with special health conditions.
• Load, unload, and secure students in wheelchairs and verify wheelchair safety.
• Operate GPS and two‑way radio for communication with the Transportation Dispatching Unit.
• Maintain discipline and order on buses per district policies.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with parents and the public.
• Maintain required records such as daily reports, mileage, routing, and maintenance.
• Attend professional development to maintain licensing and skills.
• Maintain current DOT physical, First Aid/CPR certification.
• Perform additional school bus and miscellaneous duties as directed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Safety-conscious

Record keeping

Job description

Mead School District #354 is seeking substitute/non‑contract school bus drivers to safely transport students during evenings and weekends. Drivers operate buses per district policies and Washington law, load/unload students, and perform bi‑daily vehicle inspections.

Applicants must have a Class B CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, a valid medical examiner’s certificate, and current First Aid/CPR certification.