Substitute Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education; Granger (WA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Granger School District is seeking a Substitute School Bus Driver to safely transport students on scheduled routes and activities. A valid Washington state school bus driver’s certificate and a current driver's license with the appropriate endorsement are required.

Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish). Must meet physical and mental standards, pass background check, and have at least two years of driving experience. The Transportation Department oversees this role.

Qualifications

• Valid Washington state school bus driver’s certificate.
• Valid state driver’s permit with appropriate endorsement.
• Meet the physical and mental standards necessary to perform the duties.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on scheduled routes and trips.
• Service, inspect and clean school buses and related equipment.
• Maintain control of student passengers and safety.
• Complete forms and reports as required by policy.
• Operate and service all bus equipment and perform safety inspections.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

English reading/writing

Safe driving

Job description

Substitute School Bus Driver

Granger School District 204 – Granger Transportation Department – Granger, Washington.

Job Description

Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Valid Washington state school bus driver’s certificate.
• Valid state driver’s permit with appropriate endorsement.
• Meet the physical and mental standards necessary to perform the duties, tasks and responsibilities of a school bus driver.
• Minimum of two years driving experience.
• Must pass a background check.
• Must be proficient in reading, writing, and understanding English.

Nature of Position

Operate a school bus in a safe fashion to ensure children are transported safely and efficiently to and from school.

Reports To

Transportation Manager.

Required Capabilities

• Sufficient command of the English language to communicate with students, parents, district staff members and concerned people regarding all aspects of job-related activities. Some Spanish preferred.
• Must possess sufficient strength and agility to assist ill or physically impaired students to enter or exit a school bus through the passenger service door.
• Sufficient strength and agility to move about in an overturned bus as required to provide assistance to students in evacuating the bus.
• Hearing capability sufficient to detect and distinguish traffic sounds from any direction outside the bus.
• Vision – 20/40 in best eye, with or without correction; approximately 140 degrees peripheral; depth perception adequate; color vision to distinguish traffic light colors.
• Be approved by the district bus driver trainer to drive the bus competently.

Job Goal

Operate school buses under all types of weather conditions – fog, rain, hail, sleet, snow, ice. Transport students and authorized persons over regular routes, field, extracurricular, special, or extra activity trips as authorized.

Performance Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus on scheduled routes and trips in support of district approved activities.
• Service, inspect and clean school buses and related equipment as required by state and district policy.
• Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions requiring attention of any person other than the driver.
• Complete forms, records, and reports as required by state or local policies.
• Successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses established by the state or district.
• Operate a school bus in accordance with Washington laws and policies promulgated by the superintendent.
• Perform other school bus driver related duties as directed by local policies.
• Operate and service all bus equipment and accessories (fire extinguishers, warning kits, snow chains, sanders, first aid kits, etc.).
• Perform required operational and safety inspections of the bus and related equipment.
• Clean and service the school bus—interior/exterior sweeping, washing; fuel, oil, coolant; tire inflation, etc.
• Operate all hand and foot controls installed on the bus as required by Washington State specifications.
• Perform basic first aid, which may include CPR.
• Legible, timely, and accurate completion of forms, records, time sheets, trip requests, route studies, trouble reports, misconduct reports, accident reports, and other clerical activities.

Job Tasks

• Lift and carry 10–50 lbs frequently.
• Assist with lifting 100 lbs occasionally.
• Load and unload products from vehicles of various heights (3–5 feet).
• Use push and pull methods to move products in the work area.
• Store products requiring arm extension, straight and overhead reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, twisting, and turning.
• Work from an awkward position to clean equipment.
• Remain on feet the majority of the shift.
• Maintain general good health.
• Meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• Noise level ranges from low to high.
• Work near or with mechanical equipment.

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

Limits of Authority

Reports to Transportation Manager.

Schedule

Work schedule and hours are determined by the assigned substitute placement and operational needs of the district.

Salary

Salary shall be paid in accordance with the substitute compensation schedule adopted by the Granger School District Board of Directors and applicable Washington State law.

Benefits

Eligible substitute employees may receive benefits in accordance with applicable Washington State law, district policies, and eligibility requirements established by the Granger School District Board of Directors.

Position Type

Substitute

Salary per Hour

$26.31 per hour.