School Bus Driver

Castle Rock School District 401; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Sick leave

Job summary

Castle Rock School District is seeking a School Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school, activities, and events. The role requires a CDL Class B with passenger endorsement, OSPI certification, and completing a fingerprint background check at the employee's expense.

Responsibilities include pre/post-trip inspections, safety training for passengers, and maintaining a timely schedule while ensuring student safety and discipline. DOT physical and ongoing compliance are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team concept.
• Organizational skills and ability to follow through with tasks without direct supervision.
• Positive attitude toward children and families; strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Criminal history fingerprint clearance through Washington State Patrol and FBI at employee expense.
• Valid Washington State CDL Class B with passenger endorsement (air brake restriction removed) and OSPI bus driver certification.
• Valid First Aid Card.
• Must pass DOT physical as required.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive school buses and other fleet vehicles on daily and extra routes.
• Perform pre- and post-trip safety inspections and report defects.
• Check engine oil/coolant and belts and report deficiencies.
• Drive safely in adverse weather conditions.
• Train passengers in emergency procedures.
• Assist in loading/unloading students, including those with disabilities.
• Maintain passenger safety and discipline and keep to a consistent schedule.
• Maintain a clean driving record per CDL guidelines.
• Report accidents immediately in writing.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Classified Employee/ Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 9/1/2026
• Location: Castle Rock S.D. Transportation Dept.
• Date Available: 09/30/2026
• Closing Date: 09/30/2026

We would like to announce the opening for a School Bus Driver position at the Castle Rock School District. The successful candidate must meet and continue to meet minimum requirements pursuant to WAC 180-20-101 (Initial requirements for school bus drivers). Current Castle Rock School District classified employees who wish to transfer to this position and are currently qualified may express interest by completing the Internal application at www.applitrack.com/castlerock/onlineapp.

• Seniority rights will be exercised according to Article X, Section 10.5 of the P.S.E. Negotiated Agreement.
• External applicants may submit an application at www.applitrack.com/castlerock/onlineapp.
• NOTE: If hired, you will be required to complete a fingerprint background check at your expense as a condition of employment.

General Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the transportation supervisor, provides the safest and most expedient transportation services for students and staff.

Essential Functions

• Safely drive any school bus and other fleet vehicles for daily to and from school routes, extra-curricular or athletic events, special education and/or other routes as directed.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip safety inspections reporting all defects to supervisor/designee in writing.
• Checks engine oil, coolant level and accessory drive belts prior to starting a cold engine and reports any deficiencies to the supervisor and/or mechanic.
• Safely performs all tasks necessary to drive in adverse weather conditions i.e. ice, snow, high winds, high water, fog, rain, etc.
• Trains all passengers in emergency procedures.
• Assist in the loading/unloading of students with disabilities and others as needed.
• Shows responsibility for the safety of all passengers by maintaining discipline and control.
• Safely keeps to assigned time schedule.
• Maintain a safe driving record as described in the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) guide.
• Responds quickly, physically and mentally, to fast changing and emergency conditions.
• Performs necessary janitorial functions as directed.
• Safely disposes of body fluids including blood, vomit, etc.
• Immediately reports in writing all accidents involving self, vehicles, equipment and passengers.
• Obeys all traffic laws and safety regulations for buses and fleet vehicles.
• Maintains a record of regular attendance, arrives and departs at specified times and notifies appropriate personnel when they must be absent.

Other Functions

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team concept.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and commitment to follow through on tasks without direct supervision.
• A positive attitude toward children and their families.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Criminal history fingerprint clearance through Washington State Patrol and FBI at employees expense.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license, CDL Class B and passenger endorsement with air brake restriction removed, and OSPI certification for driving school buses
• Valid First Aid Card.
• Must be able to pass Department of Transportation physical as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recent successful school bus driving experience.
• Demonstrated ability to relate to supervisors/administrators.

Terms of Employment

This position is for the duration of a given school year approximately nine months in length with salary starting at $25.94 per hour driving and benefits that include Healthcare benefits (medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and disability insurance), retirement benefits, and 12 days of sick leave accruals. FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the classified collective bargaining agreement.

Equal Opportunity

Castle Rock School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination

Title IX Coordinator Section 504/ADA Coordinator Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator 28A.640/642 RCW

Bryan Keatley Bryan Keatley Chris Fritsch

615 Front Ave SW 615 Front Ave SW 600 Huntington Ave S

Castle Rock, WA 98611 Castle Rock, WA 98611 Castle Rock, WA 98611

360-501-2920 360-501-2920 360-501-2940

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