Paid Bus Driver Trainee — CDL Path to Full Route

Chehalis; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Chehalis School District offers a Paid Trainee Bus Driver Program, featuring 60 hours of paid training at minimum wage and employer-paid CDL fees. Upon completion and CDL attainment, the Transportation Driver role starts at $25.68 per hour, with a required at-least-one-year commitment to the district.

The job involves transporting students on scheduled routes, enforcing safety rules, and ensuring vehicle readiness. Training and certification requirements are outlined above.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of twenty-one years of age.
• Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with passenger and school bus endorsements void of any air brake restriction.
• Possess a valid Washington State Commercial School Bus Drivers Certificate.
• Must maintain a valid CPR/First Aid card.
• Ability to pass a physical examination as required by the State of Washington.
• Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance (cost paid by employee) and drug testing clearance.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Good driving records.
• Good moral character.
• Reliability, dependability, initiative and honesty.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Drive bus on scheduled routes and for extra school activities; maintain control of passengers en-route.
• Inspect, service and clean school bus and related equipment; report problems.
• Complete records and reports required by policy and procedures.
• Attend required training courses.
• Administer first aid if/when necessary.
• Observe safety/traffic laws; enforce regulations.
• Complete work at assigned stations and keep bus clean.
• Maintain schedule and report mechanical issues promptly.
• Discharge students at authorized stops and ensure safety of students.

Skills

Driver's license

Endorsements

Safety awareness

Reliability

Communication

Job description

Chehalis School District offers a Paid Trainee Bus Driver Program, featuring 60 hours of paid training at minimum wage and employer-paid CDL fees. Upon completion and CDL attainment, the Transportation Driver role starts at $25.68 per hour, with a required at-least-one-year commitment to the district.

The job involves transporting students on scheduled routes, enforcing safety rules, and ensuring vehicle readiness. Training and certification requirements are outlined above.