Substitute - Bus Driver

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

Reports to: Accountable to TransportationDirector

Duties and Responsibilities:

1) Keep an accurate record of driving time and mileage.

2) Complete accurately all other reports, forms, or records required by the district or state.

3) Drivers are responsible for the condition of their buses. They shall report all deficiencies and need for repairs to the supervisor/mechanic by means of a written work order.

4) Buses shall be swept and cleaned daily.

5) Before each run the driver shall check the following:

1. Brakes
2. Lights
3. Stop signs and other safety devices
4. Warning signal lamps
5. Windshield
6. Hatches, safety lock and emergency door warning systems

6) Once daily before the first time the bus is driven, the following shall be checked:

1. Oil level
2. Water level
3. Power steering level
4. Fuel
5. Tires
6. Oil pressure
7. Hatches, safety lock, emergency door warning systems
8. Air Brake system cycle
9. 1st Aid Kit
10. Fire extinguisher

7) Drivers shall notify the supervisor of dangerous conditions, or unsafe acts, which exist on his or her run.

8) Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the Sate of Washington and policies promulgated by OSPI WAC 392-144, and RCW 28A.400.300-340

9) Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety.

10) Successfully complete school bus driver training programs and annual courses established by OSPI and the school district. Drivers must maintain current first aid, appropriately endorsed driver’s license, and a current DOT medical certificate signed by an authorized DOT medical examiner as conditions of employment.

11) Operate wheelchair lift and assist students loading and unloading from the school bus (only on lift bus).

12) Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and public.

13) Assist ill or physically impaired students to enter or exit a school bus through the passenger service door.

14) Provide assistance to students in evacuating the bus in any accident or other emergency situation.

15) Install tire chains (ability to lift 50 pounds) and perform all pre-trip inspections as required by district practice.

16) Perform other school bus driver-related duties as directed by supervisor of transportation.

17) Comply with reasonable requests made by Transportation Supervisor and other district administration.

Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

• One hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associates with this job. This job description is not a contract of employment, a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Cle Elum-Roslyn School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, 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:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Name and/or Title: Sara Sahlinger HR Director
Address: 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum, WA 98922
Telephone Number: 509-852-4835
Email: [e-mail]

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Name and/or Title: Carrieanne Selzler Assistant Superintendent
Address: 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum, WA 98922
Telephone Number: 509-852-4842
Email: [e-mail]

Title IX Coordinator
Name and/or Title: Sara Sahlinger HR Director
Address: 4244 Bullfrog Road, Cle Elum, WA 98922
Telephone Number: 509-852-4835
Email: [e-mail]