Bus Driver

CHARLES WRIGHT ACADEMY
POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Bus Driver

REPORTS TO: Transportation Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY:

Drive a regular bus route to transport students and other authorized persons to and from school, as well as additional driving for field trips or other extra trips as designated.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintain discipline of students and report misbehavior.
2. Check vehicle equipment, and fuel prior to each departure; report and document any irregularities or trouble with equipment.
3. Maintain consistent safety standards and pre-trip reports.
4. Participate in bus driver safety meetings, training courses as scheduled by the Transportation Manager.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma is required.
2. Valid Washington State Commercial Driver's License with school bus and passenger endorsements; current Medical Examiners Certificate and first aid certification; and driving record free of chargeable accidents or traffic violations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous experience as a bus driver or in the transportation field.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Good communication skills to build rapport with students and parents.
2. Must be able to remain in stationary position more than 50% of the time.

TRAVEL: Drive a regular bus route to transport students.

Additional driving for field trips as designated.

HOURS: Part-time/10 months per year

Approx. 5:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on all school days.

PAY $26.00 - $30.00

This job description is subject to change. Job duties may be assigned or reassigned at any time.