Grapeview-School Bus Driver

Grapeview School District • Grapeview, WA

247d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and demonstrated skill in reading, writing and communications.
• Washington State Certified School Bus Driver.
• Valid Washington State Driver's license with commercial driver endorsement.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Complete physical certifying medical ability to drive a school bus.
• School bus driver's certificate.
• Driving abstract from Department of Licensing.
• Successful completion of school bus driver training programs as established by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
• Complete training in first aid and CPR as required by the district.
• Washington State Misconduct Clearance.
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 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 district's 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.

Responsibilities

• Drives school bus on scheduled routes and/or 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, snow chains, sanders, first aid kits, etc.
• Pre-trip and post-trip inspection (clean school busses, including interior/exterior sweeping and washing).
• Maintains control of student passengers as related to safety and behavior. Reports unsafe actions or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
• Successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses established by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and complete training programs and courses as offered by Grapeview School District's Transportation Department.
• Complete 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.
• Operates all hand and foot control installed in a school bus as required by Washington State (minimum) School Bus Specification.
• Performs required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and related equipment.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and general public.
• Possesses sufficient strength and agility to assist ill or physically impaired students to enter or exit a school bus through passenger service door.
• Performs basic first aid and CPR as appropriate.
• Performs other school bus driver related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• No discrimination in any programs or activities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees