Sunnyside School District 201
Substitute Bus Drivers
Sunnyside School District 201, Sunnyside, Washington, United States, 98944
*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: font-size: 10pt"> * Driving abstract from Department of Licensing
POSITION TITLE: Substitute Bus Drivers
LOCATION: Transportation Department
DATE POSTED: 07/01/2024
JOB NUMBER: CL600-25-09
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.
REQUIRED: Must upload a copy of High School Diploma, High School Transcript, or G.E.D.
Other required forms to submit: font-size: 10pt"> * Driving abstract from Department of Licensing
POSITION TITLE: Substitute Bus Drivers
LOCATION: Transportation Department
DATE POSTED: 07/01/2024
JOB NUMBER: CL600-25-09
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.