Bus Driver

Orondo School District

Orondo, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$25.86–$29.89 Per Hour

JOB TYPE

Part-time, Employee

SKILLS

Bus Driving, Buses, CPR Certification, Calendar Management, Carpentry, Class B License, Communication Skills, Diversity, Driver's License, Email Technology, English Language, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Fire Safety, First Aid, Groundskeeping, Interpersonal Skills, Maintenance - Electrical, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Safety Equipment, State Laws and Regulations, Student Conduct, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION

full time benefits is more than 630 hours worked in a year.

LOCATION

Orondo, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

OPENING: Elementary & Middle School Bus Driver
HOURS: AM Route, 5:45am to 7:45am for a total of approximate 2 hours
PM Route, 2:30pm to 4:30pm for a total of approximate 2 hours
DATES: Closing Date Open Until Filled
Assignment Date 2025-26 School Year
COMPENSATION: Hourly rate is $25.86 - $29.89, depending on experience (Full time Benefits if work
more than 630hrs in the school year)
SCHEDULE: 4hrs Monday - Friday

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Cameron Kamphaus (509) 784-2443

PRIMARY DUTY: A Bus Driver is responsible for operating school buses under all types of weather conditions, including but not limited to: fog, rain, hail, sleet, snow & ice, and
extreme heat. Responsible for transporting students and other authorized persons over regular :to and from school" routes 4-5 days per week and on field, extracurricular
and special activity trips as authorized by the school district officials. The
Transportation/Maintenance Director supervises this position and District
Administrators direct when and as necessary. (District is willing to pay for training
to obtain class B CDL if qualified)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS BUS DRIVER:
This list of essential job functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Depending upon individual assignment, the employee may perform all or a combination of several of the following duties:
- Drive a school bus to scheduled routes 5 days per week, or as scheduled, and/or on all types of trips in support of district approved activities, both within and outside the school district boundaries.
- Perform required operational and safety inspections of the bus and related equipment. Be knowledgeable of the installation of fuel, oil, and coolant, tire inflation & safety equipment, fire extinguishers, road triangles or markers, sanders, and first aid kits.
- Clean school bus including interior/exterior sweeping and washing; on returning from an activity trip the driver shall assure that the windshield and rear window of the bus are clean, and the interior to be completely clear of all litter before the bus is to leave on another trip.
- Become acquainted with student passengers, communicating a positive rapport with them and recognizing their interests.
- Supervise student behavior consistently reinforcing school routines and bus expectations.
- Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety. Communicate expectations for corrective behavior and refer concerns to school officials as needed. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
- Communicate respectfully with student passengers expressing both high expectations and positive interpersonal regard.
- Remain alert and attentive to duties at all times.
- Promptly report to the proper authority any needed bus needs repairs or attention of any kind.
- Operate a school bus in accordance with the RCW's WAC's and law of the State of Washington and policies promulgated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
- Perform basic first aid as appropriate, which may include CPR.
- Complete required forms, records, time sheets, trip, pre-trip & daily logs, route sheets, trouble reports, misconduct reports, accident reports and other clerical type activities as may be requested in a legible and accurate manner.
- Participate in scheduled training events and apply strategies and recommendations to the operation of the bus and management of students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to keep conversations to a minimum so work assigned is completed on a daily basis
- Ability to follow written and oral directions in English
- Ability to work safely, independently, and with sound judgment
- Ability to get along with students and adults
- Ability to communicate effectively using district email system
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively with staff in a warm, confident, and service-oriented manner while maintaining a professional attitude in stressful situations
- Demonstrate excellent work and attendance records
- Demonstrate aptitude for successful fulfillment of assigned duties
- knowledge in basic techniques of electrical, carpentry, and grounds maintenance
- Skills in good written and oral communication

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (progress towards completion of G.E.D or diploma may be considered)
- Per WAC 392-144-101, must have at least five years of experience as a licensed driver of passenger vehicle.
- Must be over the age of 21 years old
- Possess a valid Washington State School Bus Certificate
- Possess a valid Washington State license with a C.D.L., Class B with school bus P-1S endorsements (May consider providing training for C.D.L.)
- Must meet the physical and mental standards necessary to perform the duties, tasks and responsibilities of a school bus driver as described in this Job Description.
- 1st Aid & Adult/Child CPR training (completed within 30 days from date of hire and to be maintained or the duration of this job)
- Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
- Proof of Immunization (if born 1/1/57 or later)
- I-9 Employment Eligibility in compliance with the Immigrations Reform and Control Act
- Completion of all district-required trainings thirty (30) calendar days from hire date

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience in a K-12 school setting
- Experience and/or training with cultural, ethnic, and language diversity

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Orondo School District

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