School Bus Driver — Safe Routes, Training & Sick Leave

Sylvania; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One hour of paid sick leave for every

Job summary

Cle Elum-Roslyn School District is seeking a dedicated school bus driver to transport students safely and maintain daily vehicle readiness. You will log driving time and mileage, report maintenance needs, ensure bus cleanliness, and conduct pre-trip inspections in line with WA laws.

You must hold a WA CDL Class B with appropriate endorsements and OSPI authorization, plus first aid training. The role requires clear communication with staff, parents, and the community, and offers continued

Qualifications

• High School graduate.
• Be at least 21 years of age with 5 years of driving experience. WAC 392-144-101
• Valid Washington State driver’s license; Class B, CDL with appropriate endorsements.
• School bus driver authorization issued by OSPI.
• First aid qualified (eight-hour Red Cross or equivalent).
• Meet all requirements of WAC chapter 392-144 and 28A-400, 300-340 RCW (drug testing, disclosure, fingerprinting). And maintain compliance with state rules and regulations for school bus drivers.
• Excellent driving record free of major infractions.
• Complete 5 year driver license abstract required by OSPI.
• Physically able to drive and perform all duties related to school bus driving.
• Provide a copy of a current valid medical examiner’s certificate from a certified CDL medical examiner.

Responsibilities

• Keep an accurate record of driving time and mileage.
• Complete accurately all other reports, forms, or records required by the district or state.
• Drivers are responsible for the condition of their buses; report deficiencies and repairs via written work order.
• Buses shall be swept and cleaned daily.
• Before each run, check brakes, lights, stop signs, safety devices, warning lamps, windshield, hatches and emergency door systems.
• Daily checks before first drive: oil, water, power steering, fuel, tires, oil pressure, safety systems, air brake cycle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher.
• Notify supervisor of dangerous conditions or unsafe acts.
• Operate a school bus per WA laws and OSPI policies and RCW.
• Maintain student safety and supervision aboard the bus.
• Complete school bus driver training programs and annual OSPI/district courses; maintain first aid, endorsed license, and DOT medical certificate.
• Operate wheelchair lift and assist students loading/unloading from the bus (lift bus).
• Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and the public.
• Assist ill or impaired students to board/alight the bus.
• Assist in evacuations during accidents or emergencies.
• Install tire chains and perform all pre-trip inspections as required.
• Perform other transportation-related duties as directed by supervisor of transportation.
• Comply with requests by Transportation Supervisor and district administration.

Skills

5 years driving experience

Valid WA driver’s license

CDL with appropriate endorsements

First aid qualified

Education

High School diploma

OSPI school bus driver authorization

DOT medical certificate

Job description

Cle Elum-Roslyn School District is seeking a dedicated school bus driver to transport students safely and maintain daily vehicle readiness. You will log driving time and mileage, report maintenance needs, ensure bus cleanliness, and conduct pre-trip inspections in line with WA laws.

You must hold a WA CDL Class B with appropriate endorsements and OSPI authorization, plus first aid training. The role requires clear communication with staff, parents, and the community, and offers continued