Substitute Bus Drivers

SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201; Sunnyside (WA); Sur place; USD 32 879 - 46 828; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Washington State Sick Leave

Résumé du poste

A local school district is seeking Substitute Bus Drivers to ensure safe student transportation. The role requires valid licensing, a high school diploma, and must be 21 years or older. Candidates will navigate various weather conditions and manage student behavior while driving. This position offers $28.93 per hour and adheres to Washington State Sick Leave Law. Ideal for those with a passion for student safety and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Washington State driver's license with bus driver endorsements.
• Previous commercial or bus driving experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.

Responsabilités

• Safely operates school buses under all weather conditions.
• Transport students and authorized persons over school routes.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus.

Connaissances

Driving skills

Communication

Ability to handle students

Basic first aid and CPR

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Outils

School bus

First aid kit

Description du poste

Substitute Bus Drivers

SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201 TRANSPORTATION - Sunnyside, Washington. Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in SUNNYSIDE SCHOOL DIST 201

Job Details

• Job ID: 5265111
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 01, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

*Must be 21 years of age or older.*

REQUIRED: Must upload a copy of High School Diploma, High School Transcript, or G.E.D.

Other required forms to submit:

• * Driving abstract from Department of Licensing

POSITION TITLE: Substitute Bus Drivers

LOCATION: Transportation Department

DATE POSTED: 07/01/2025

JOB NUMBER: CL600-26-09

HOURS/DAYS: On Call/As Needed

BENEFITS: Washington State Sick Leave Law: One (1) hour of sick leave for every Forty (40) hours worked.

Sunnyside School District

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Bus Driver

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

UNIT CLASSIFICATION: PSE Transportation

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This position safely operates school buses under all types of weather conditions, including, but not limited to fog, rain, sleet, snow, and ice. Responsibilities include transporting students and other authorized persons over regular “to and from school” routes, and on-field, co-curricular, and special or extra activity trips as authorized by the school district officials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives school bus on scheduled routes and/or on all types of trips in support of district-approved activities, both within and outside the school district boundaries.
• Operates and services all school bus equipment and accessories, including, but not limited to, fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, show chains, sanders, first aid kits, etc.
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspection (clean school buses, including interior/exterior sweeping and washing).
• Maintains control of student passengers as related to safety and behavior. Reports unsafe actions or conditions that require the attention of any person other than the driver. Confer with parents when necessary.
• Fuel buses.
• Successfully completes school bus driver training programs and courses established by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and completes training programs and courses as offered by the Sunnyside School District.
• Completes legible and accurate forms, records, timesheets, trip requests, route studies, trouble reports, misconduct reports, accident reports, and other clerical-type activities as may be required. Completes forms, records, and reports as required by the State or local school district policies.
• Operates all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus as required by Washington State (minimum) School Bus Specification. Operates a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington and policies from the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
• Performs required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and related equipment.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Performs basic first aid and CPR as appropriate.
• Performs other school bus driver related duties as assigned.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and the general public.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The majority of time spent on this job is in the operation of a school bus and with wait times outside or indoors, between runs. The Driver is required to use all standard safety equipment, including but not limited to a fire extinguisher and first aid kit materials. Potential exposures include, but are not limited to, chemical, diesel, grease and oil fumes, fuel, grease and oil, blood-borne pathogens, inclement weather, and heavy traffic patterns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• High school graduation or equivalent and demonstrated skill in reading, writing, and communication.
• Previous commercial or bus driving experience preferred.
• Successful completion of the WSP and FBI criminal background check.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Above-average knowledge and skill of equipment operation.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn area and routes of school district buses.
• Knowledge of policy and procedures of the district and transportation department.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, parents, staff, and the general public.
• Sufficient strength and agility to lift and carry ill or physically impaired students.
• Excellent hearing and vision capabilities.

Licenses/Special Requirements:

• Valid Washington State driver’s license with required bus driver endorsements.
• Social Security Card.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Complete physical certifying medical ability to drive a school bus.
• School bus driver’s certificate.
• Driving abstract from the Department of Licensing.
• Successful completion of school bus driver training programs and courses as offered by the district’s Transportation Department.
• Complete training in first aid and CPR as required by the district.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT:

EVALUATION:

* The list of essential functions in this job description is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by determination of an appropriate administrator and Human Resources.

Position Type: Other

Salary: $28.93 to $28.93 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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