School Bus Driver

Edmonds School District; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

State retirement plan

SEBB health insurance

Job summary

Edmonds School District is hiring School Bus Drivers, with training provided for a Commercial Driver’s License. Start as relief drivers with on-call routes that begin early and end with safe student transport to and from school and on field trips.

Requirements include 21+ years old, WA driver’s license, five years as a licensed driver, clean record, and ability to pass background checks and drug screening. Benefits eligibility starts after yard hours.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Five years of experience as a licensed passenger-vehicle driver.
• Good driving record.
• Pass a background/fingerprint check; subject to random drug tests after hire.
• Willing to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL); training provided by the School District.

Responsibilities

• Be on-call for routes, starting as early as 5:00 a.m. (hours vary).
• Safely transport students to/from school and on field trips.
• Drive large and small school buses with automatic transmission.
• Read maps and follow directions/run sheets for routes.
• Successfully manage student behavior.
• Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections.
• Assist students in loading and unloading.
• Clean and maintain school buses and fuel buses as required.
• Update daily paperwork/records.

Job description

• Position Type:
  Bus Driver/ Relief Bus Driver
• Date Posted:
  7/1/2026
• Location:
  Transportation

Position Information

We are currently hiring School Bus Drivers. No school bus driving experience required. All training, lasting approximately 4 to 7 weeks, will be provided at the training pay rate. Enjoy working Monday-Friday with holidays and school breaks off. This is challenging, exciting, and rewarding work serving a diverse population of students in the areas of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Woodway, Brier, and Mountlake Terrace.

• All drivers, if hired upon successful completion of driver training, are hired as relief drivers and do not have access to paid holidays, paid vacation or personal leave.
• Paid holidays available if hired in a regular driver position.
• Drivers hired as substitute drivers will not qualify for benefits until they have worked at least 630 hours.

Responsibilities

• Be on-call for routes, starting as early as 5:00 a.m. (Hours vary greatly according to the assignment.)
• Safely transport students to/from school and on field trips.
• Drive large and small school buses with automatic transmission.
• Read maps and follow directions/run sheets for routes.
• Successful student behavior management.
• Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections.
• Assist students in the loading and unloading process.
• Clean and maintain school buses and fuel buses as required.

Update daily paperwork/records.

Required Qualifications

• At least 21 years old.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.
• Have at least five years of experience as a licensed driver of a passenger vehicle.
• Good driving record.
• Pass a background/fingerprint check; subject to random drug tests after hire.
• Skills in written and verbal communication.
• Willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License - all necessary training will be provided by the School District.

Compensation

2026-2027 Hourly Rate: $37.78 - $43.21 per hour

Questions? Please call the Transportation Department at [phone].

Benefits

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services. Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board). Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year.

Eligibility for a state retirement plan through the Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is determined upon hire and is based on a variety of factors.

Below is a general description of benefits and other compensation to be offered for eligible employees:

EEO Statement

Edmonds School District does not discriminate in any program or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, 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: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7020, [e-mail]
• Section 504 Coordinator: Jon Bell, Executive Directorof Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7047, [e-mail]
• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, [e-mail]