Find & Apply For Bus Driver Jobs in Vancouver, Washington

Reporting directly to the Director of Specialized Transportation, the School Bus Driver will transport students with disabilities on "to and from school" routes. Regular School Bus Drivers will work 20-25 hours per week and are eligible for our standard package of benefits; retirement, medical, dental, and vision insurance offered at affordable premiums, an employee assistance program, and much more! Our fleet contains smaller buses which means smaller passenger counts.

Salary:

The full hourly range for School Bus Drivers is $30.36 - $34.61. Offers are made at the entry level of the range . We are also recruiting for Substitute Drivers. C andidates that must complete full driver training will receive a substitute driver pay to start. The full hourly range for Substitute School Bus Drivers is $28.12 - $28.68. O ffers are made at the entry level of the range.

Assignment:

This person in this role will be expected to be available to work during the school year. New routes are approximately 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, split shifts with a morning and afternoon-evening route.

Regular attendance required:

This role relies on regular and reliable attendance to ensure consistency for our students and help support a positive environment.

A complete application will include:

Complete work history section, including ANY and ALL employment going back 10 years At least three professional reference's contact information A Resume that reflects work experience listed on application Currently don't have your CDL License, but are still interested in driving a bus? ESD 112 will train you! See what it is like to drive one of our buses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b490LwRcvLA&feature=youtu.b

Essential Functions:

Operate a school bus in accordance with the State of Washington laws and policies promulgated by the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Maintain accurate and legible records of daily bus logs and other required documents. Establish and maintain effective and cooperative communication with students, parents, school staff, peers, and supervisors. Supervise and maintain control of students. Participate in staff meetings, inservice programs, workshops, and seminars. Drive school bus on scheduled routes and/or all trips and approved activities, both within and outside district boundaries. Inspect, clean, and request maintenance service for school bus and related equipment as required by ESD 112 policy. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver. Read and interpret maps and street guides. Maintain regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Other Functions:

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Meet and continue to meet minimum school bus driver requirements pursuant to

WAC 392-144-101

including but not limited to: Minimum age 21, and One year experience as a driver of a truck or commercial vehicle or at least five years of experience as a driver of a passenger vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

One year experience in transporting students with disabilities. Authorized Washington State school bus driver. Work or volunteer experience with preschool-12th grade children.

Working Conditions:

Operates school bus under a variety of road conditions. Strength and ability to assist students with physical disabilities in embarking and disembarking a bus; including moving and positioning special needs equipment. Travel to school districts to cover routes. Regular attendance during schedule work hours.

Employment Requirements:

Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through WSP and FBI. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a valid state class 'C' commercial driver's license, with passenger and school bus endorsement and air brake restriction removed, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Part 391. Possess current Washington state school bus driver authorization (WAC 392-144-101).