2026-2027 Substitute Bus Driver

Olympia School District•Tumwater, WA

About The Position

The Substitute School Bus Driver transports students on scheduled routes and special excursions while enforcing applicable rules, regulations, and laws to maintain safety. The driver ensures the vehicle is in safe operating condition and protects students during transport, loading, and unloading. This is a substitute/on-call position with various hours and routes in the Olympia School District Transportation Department. Preferred applicants meet the qualifications in WAC 392-144 – School Bus Driver Qualifications.

Requirements

Job-related experience.
Skills to operate school buses and vans safely; communicate effectively; evaluate schedules and meet deadlines; plan and organize activities; and administer first aid.
Knowledge of vehicle operation, basic maintenance requirements, and driving codes.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; work independently; and make common-sense decisions in potentially critical situations.
Physical abilities including climbing and balancing, reaching and handling, talking and hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity, depth perception, and visual accommodation.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Class Driver's License and evidence of insurability.
School Bus Driver's Certificate.
Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
Drug Testing Clearance.
First Aid Certificate.

Nice To Haves

Preferred applicants meet the qualifications in WAC 392-144 – School Bus Driver Qualifications.

Responsibilities

Assess potential emergency situations and take appropriate action to protect passengers.
Assist students and other passengers with safe boarding and exiting, including in emergency situations.
Attend training to maintain skills and meet school bus certificate requirements.
Clean the interior and exterior of assigned vehicles to maintain appearance, sanitation, and safety.
Direct students on safety rules and enforce applicable rules, regulations, and laws.
Drive school buses and/or vans on scheduled routes and special excursions.
Inform school personnel about practices and incidents, including rules, regulations, laws, and procedures, for follow-up or proper handling.
Inspect assigned vehicles, including brake systems, oil and coolant levels, tire pressure, and exterior condition, to ensure safe operating condition.
Prepare documentation to provide written support and convey information.
Assist other personnel as needed to support their work.
Fuel assigned vehicles to maintain them in safe operating condition.