Tacoma Public Schools, WA
Substitute Bus Driver - Transportation
Tacoma Public Schools, WA, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Salary:
See Position Description
Location :
4002 S. Cedar St., WA
Job Type:
Substitute
Job Number:
24-25-03210
Department:
Business Support Services
Division:
Transportation
Opening Date:
07/16/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
Tacoma Public Schools
Expected Start Date:
September 2, 2024
Salary Level:
$28.079hr
Examples Of Duties
This position operates school buses to transport students and other authorized persons on all types of District approved activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Drives a school bus on scheduled routes and/or on all types of District approved activities inside and outside District boundaries.
2. Services, inspects, and cleans school buses and related equipment to ensure compliance with state and District regulations.
3. Maintains control of student passengers as related to safety; reports unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than driver.
4. Completes forms, records and reports to ensure compliance with state and District regulations.
5. Attends meetings and completes any training programs as required by the state and the District; maintains current knowledge of all laws and policies established by the state.
OTHER JOB DUTIES
1. Performs basic first aid as necessary.
2. Provides assistance in loading and unloading students from bus; assists passengers in evacuating bus in emergency situations.
3. Performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.
4. Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.
CONDITIONS
May be required to work outdoors in inclement weather; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
High school graduation or equivalent; five years of experience as a licensed driver of a passenger vehicle, and completion of bus driver training programs; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Valid Washington State driver's license and commercial driver's license with proof of acceptable driving record for the past five years (reference WAC 392-144-103) and appropriate endorsement for driving a school bus.
First aid and CPR card or required to obtain within first 30 days of employment.
Must be 21 years of age.
Required to pass a U.S. DOT physical.
Must continue compliance with State Board of Education Requirements for Bus Drivers (WAC 180-20).
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of state and District policies regarding school bus transportation.
Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR.
Skill in obtaining, clarifying and exchanging information.
Ability to physically move in an overturned bus and assist students.
Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable and regular attendance.
Ability to operate communications equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
Supplemental Information
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Renee Trueblood, 253-571-1252, Title IX Coordinator, Secondary: Wayne Greer, 253-571-1191, 504 Coordinator, Elementary: Jennifer Herbold, 253-571-1096,
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357.
:
This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
01
BD4: Do you have at least five years of experience as a licensed driver of a passenger vehicle?
Yes No
02
BD5: Have you been convicted of any of the following motor vehicle violations within the last five years? (a) Three or more speeding tickets, including driving too fast for conditions; (b) Hit and run driving; (c) Vehicular assault; (d) Vehicular homicide. If YES, attach a document to your application describing the nature of the violation, place, date, court, and final disposition.
Yes No
03
BD6: Have you been convicted of any of the following motor vehicle violations within the last five years? (e) Driving while intoxicated; (f) Being in physical control of a motor vehicle while intoxicated. If YES, attach a document to your application describing the nature of the violation, place, date, court, and final disposition.
Yes No
04
BD7: Have you been convicted of any of the following motor vehicle violations within the last five years? (g) Negligent driving in the first degree; (h) Reckless driving; (i) Any motor vehicle violation agreed to during a court proceeding as a result of an alcohol related driving infraction. If YES, attach a document to your application describing the nature of the violation, place, date, court, and final disposition.
Yes No
05
BD1: Do you certify that you have a High School Diploma or GED?
Yes No
06
BD2: Are you or will you be 21 years of age by the start date of this position?
Yes No
07
ALL1: Do you certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that your responses to the disclosure questions that you answer as part of your Candidate profile are true and correct as of the date of the application to this job requisition?
Yes No
08
ALL2: Do you certify that you meet each of the minimum qualifications for this specific position as outlined in the job description?
Yes No
09
ALL3: Do you certify that you are able and/or willing to perform each of the essential job functions of this position as outlined in the job description?
Yes No
10
Do you have a Valid Washington State drivers' license with current commercial drivers' license (CDL) and Type I school bus driver certification?
Yes No
11
Do you have experience in a large urban school district or public transportation system? Be sure this is detailed in your application and resume
Yes No
Required Question
See Position Description
Location :
4002 S. Cedar St., WA
Job Type:
Substitute
Job Number:
24-25-03210
Department:
Business Support Services
Division:
Transportation
Opening Date:
07/16/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Description
Tacoma Public Schools
Expected Start Date:
September 2, 2024
Salary Level:
$28.079hr
Examples Of Duties
This position operates school buses to transport students and other authorized persons on all types of District approved activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Drives a school bus on scheduled routes and/or on all types of District approved activities inside and outside District boundaries.
2. Services, inspects, and cleans school buses and related equipment to ensure compliance with state and District regulations.
3. Maintains control of student passengers as related to safety; reports unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than driver.
4. Completes forms, records and reports to ensure compliance with state and District regulations.
5. Attends meetings and completes any training programs as required by the state and the District; maintains current knowledge of all laws and policies established by the state.
OTHER JOB DUTIES
1. Performs basic first aid as necessary.
2. Provides assistance in loading and unloading students from bus; assists passengers in evacuating bus in emergency situations.
3. Performs related duties as assigned, on a temporary basis.
4. Regular, reliable, predictable attendance or physical presence is an essential job requirement and critical to the performance of the work.
CONDITIONS
May be required to work outdoors in inclement weather; may be required to lift and carry up to 20 pounds, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, walk, twist, climb, and/or be mobile.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
High school graduation or equivalent; five years of experience as a licensed driver of a passenger vehicle, and completion of bus driver training programs; or any combination of experience and training which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and ability required to perform the work.
Licenses/Special Requirements
Valid Washington State driver's license and commercial driver's license with proof of acceptable driving record for the past five years (reference WAC 392-144-103) and appropriate endorsement for driving a school bus.
First aid and CPR card or required to obtain within first 30 days of employment.
Must be 21 years of age.
Required to pass a U.S. DOT physical.
Must continue compliance with State Board of Education Requirements for Bus Drivers (WAC 180-20).
Fingerprints and successful WSP and FBI background clearance/sexual misconduct clearance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of state and District policies regarding school bus transportation.
Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR.
Skill in obtaining, clarifying and exchanging information.
Ability to physically move in an overturned bus and assist students.
Ability to demonstrate reasonable, reliable and regular attendance.
Ability to operate communications equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
Supplemental Information
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. District administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the primary functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.
Tacoma Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Renee Trueblood, 253-571-1252, Title IX Coordinator, Secondary: Wayne Greer, 253-571-1191, 504 Coordinator, Elementary: Jennifer Herbold, 253-571-1096,
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1357, Tacoma, WA 98401-1357.
:
This job has the full range of benefits offered by Tacoma Public Schools.
01
BD4: Do you have at least five years of experience as a licensed driver of a passenger vehicle?
Yes No
02
BD5: Have you been convicted of any of the following motor vehicle violations within the last five years? (a) Three or more speeding tickets, including driving too fast for conditions; (b) Hit and run driving; (c) Vehicular assault; (d) Vehicular homicide. If YES, attach a document to your application describing the nature of the violation, place, date, court, and final disposition.
Yes No
03
BD6: Have you been convicted of any of the following motor vehicle violations within the last five years? (e) Driving while intoxicated; (f) Being in physical control of a motor vehicle while intoxicated. If YES, attach a document to your application describing the nature of the violation, place, date, court, and final disposition.
Yes No
04
BD7: Have you been convicted of any of the following motor vehicle violations within the last five years? (g) Negligent driving in the first degree; (h) Reckless driving; (i) Any motor vehicle violation agreed to during a court proceeding as a result of an alcohol related driving infraction. If YES, attach a document to your application describing the nature of the violation, place, date, court, and final disposition.
Yes No
05
BD1: Do you certify that you have a High School Diploma or GED?
Yes No
06
BD2: Are you or will you be 21 years of age by the start date of this position?
Yes No
07
ALL1: Do you certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that your responses to the disclosure questions that you answer as part of your Candidate profile are true and correct as of the date of the application to this job requisition?
Yes No
08
ALL2: Do you certify that you meet each of the minimum qualifications for this specific position as outlined in the job description?
Yes No
09
ALL3: Do you certify that you are able and/or willing to perform each of the essential job functions of this position as outlined in the job description?
Yes No
10
Do you have a Valid Washington State drivers' license with current commercial drivers' license (CDL) and Type I school bus driver certification?
Yes No
11
Do you have experience in a large urban school district or public transportation system? Be sure this is detailed in your application and resume
Yes No
Required Question