Bus Driver 2026-27 School Year

Bus Driver 2026-27 School Year Issaquah School District 411 Transportation - Issaquah, Washington Job Details

Job ID:

5704231

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Resumes submitted outside of the Issaquah School District employment website are NOT considered a complete application packet.

Please visit https:

//www.isd411.org/employment to complete our application process and to be considered for this position.

POSITION SUMMARY

The job of a Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of providing support within the student transportation services area with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses. Training Classes scheduled to start June and July

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Report to work on time and maintain good attendance. Transport students to/from school and school related activities in a safe professional manner. Operate all assigned vehicle(s) in a safe, economical and timely manner. Perform pre-trip/post trip inspection of bus daily prior to operation and at the completion of routes. Report any suspected malfunction or needed repair immediately to dispatch according to district procedures. Complete daily bus report and submit accurate and legible State Ridership Count sheets weekly. Keep bus fueled, and cleaned daily and cleaned after each activity trip. Must have access to telephone during call hours. Comply with all state and school district rules, regulations, laws and policies. Follow assigned bus routes. Report all route issues and student management issues in accordance with transportation department policies and procedures. Attend and successfully complete all training courses as required by the Superintendent of Public Instruction and /or the school district. Hold and maintain all required licenses and certificates (WA State CDL B license with (P), (S) endorsement, and air brake restriction removed; first aid card, DOT Commercial Driver Fitness Determination medical certificate, WA State School Bus Driver's Authorization). Possesses knowledge of and adhere to Governing Policies and District Regulations and Procedures. Participate in special projects as assigned and perform related duties and key responsibilities consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

5 Years of job-related experience is desired. Have at least five years of experience as a licensed driver of a passenger vehicle. Good driving record- free of all major violations such as DWI, negligent driving and limited number of minor violations. An acceptable driving record, as defined in

WAC 392-144-103

(1, 2).

REQUIRED TESTING

None Specified

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

(Paid training available): Hold a valid driver's license (Class B, CDL License, P,S endorsement, Air Brake Restriction Removed). Hold a valid Washington State School Bus Driver's Authorization. Hold a current and valid first-aid card. Provide verification of holding a current and valid DOT Commercial Driver Fitness Determination medical examiner's certificate. Must maintain as current any certification or license listed herein and held at hire date.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING

Successfully complete all classroom and behind the wheel training. Continued recertification requirement for the school bus driver's authorization.

CLEARANCES

Criminal Justice fingerprint/Background Clearance Physically able to meet

WAC 392-144-102

(5) (a, b, c, d) requirements (a): Physically able to maneuver and control a school bus under all driving conditions. (b): Physically able to use all hand and/or foot-operated controls and equipment found on state minimum specified school buses. (c) Physically able to perform daily routine school bus vehicle safety inspections and necessary emergency road services. (d): Sufficient strength and agility to move about in a school bus as required to provide assistance to students in evacuating the bus and move from the seated position in the largest bus the driver will be operating and exit through the emergency door, all within 25 seconds.

FLSA STATUS

Non-exempt

BARGAINING UNIT

Washington State Council of County and City Employees Local # 21-1 DISCLAIMER, ADA

AND NONDISCRIMATION STATEMENT

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of his job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and or not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employer. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and/or complaints of alleged discrimination involving staff: Amanda Dorey, Director of Human Resources, (425)837-7060.

Position Type:

Part-time