Chehalis- Route Bus Drivers (2)-Transportation 2026/27

Chehalis School District • Centralia, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Chehalis School District is hiring two Route Bus Drivers for the 2026–27 school year. The role transports students on scheduled routes and special trips in accordance with state laws and district policy. The driver maintains a safe environment, enforces passenger rules, and ensures the bus is in safe operating condition so students can access the district's curriculum and extracurricular programs. Anticipated work hours are 5.5 or 5.75 hours per day. Pay is based on experience and the PSE Salary Schedule.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Hold a valid Washington State Driver's License with passenger and school bus endorsements and no air-brake restriction.
• Hold a valid Washington State Commercial School Bus Drivers Certificate.
• Maintain a valid CPR/First Aid card.
• Pass a physical examination, criminal justice fingerprint clearance, and drug testing clearance.
• Demonstrate aptitude or competence for the assigned responsibilities.
• Have a good driving record and good moral character.
• Demonstrate reliability, dependability, initiative, and honesty.
• Provide evidence of previous successful job performance.
• Complete Special Education training.
• Meet any other qualifications the board finds appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Drive buses on scheduled or pre-designated routes and for school-related activities.
• Maintain control and discipline of passengers and report unsafe or undisciplined student behavior to the proper authority.
• Inspect, service, and clean the bus and related equipment; make minor repairs and report mechanical or other equipment problems.
• Check the bus for mechanical defects before each operation and ensure it is safe to operate.
• Complete records and reports required by state and local district policy and procedures.
• Attend required training courses.
• Administer first aid when necessary.
• Observe traffic and safety laws and enforce state and district bus-operation regulations.
• Install and remove tire chains.
• Keep to the assigned schedule and notify the proper authority of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops and transport only authorized students.
• Exercise responsible leadership on out-of-district school trips.
• Perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and complete work at assigned workstations.
• Deal with people consistently in a courteous and professional manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and AD&D insurance, if eligible.
• Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), if eligible.
• SERS retirement plan membership, if eligible.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) annuity enrollment options.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed