School Bus Driver - CDL-B, Field Trips & Safety

The-Northwest-School-of-the-Arts; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Excellent benefits package

403(b) retirement plan

On-site fitness facility

Job summary

The Northwest School in Seattle is hiring a 0.75 FTE bus driver for the 2026-2027 school year. This role is benefits-eligible and classified as full-time in practice. You will transport students aged 11-18 on scheduled routes and field trips, perform pre-trip inspections, and coordinate with the Transportation Manager.

A CDL Class B with appropriate endorsements is required, along with a clean driving record. We value reliability, teamwork, and commitment to student safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of licensed driving experience.
• Commercial Driver's License Class B with S, Air Brake and Passenger Endorsements.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in written and verbal form.

Responsibilities

• Transports passengers on school routes and field trips safely and timely.
• Loads/unloads passengers and maintains safety during trips and emergencies.
• Maintains communication with faculty about trip changes.
• Performs basic fleet maintenance and documents mileage and maintenance.
• Attends requested meetings and adheres to school policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety focus

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B (S/Endorsements)

Job description

The Northwest School in Seattle is hiring a 0.75 FTE bus driver for the 2026-2027 school year. This role is benefits-eligible and classified as full-time in practice. You will transport students aged 11-18 on scheduled routes and field trips, perform pre-trip inspections, and coordinate with the Transportation Manager.

A CDL Class B with appropriate endorsements is required, along with a clean driving record. We value reliability, teamwork, and commitment to student safety.