Bus Driver

Hours dependent on route; hourly rates are for the 25-26 school year - the 26-27 rates will be calculated at a later date

Purpose Statement:

The job of "Bus Driver" is done for the purpose/s of transporting students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions; enforcing rules, regulations, and laws to maintain safety during transport; ensuring vehicle is in a safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the wellbeing of passengers.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe ingress and egress from buses including both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Attends training for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting requirements for school bus certificate.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior/exterior, for the purpose of maintaining appearance, sanitation and safety of vehicle.
• Directs students regarding safety for the purpose of enforcing rules, regulations, laws and safety.
• Drives schools buses and/or vans for the purpose of transporting students over scheduled routes and/or special excursions.
• Informs school personnel of practices and incidents (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, procedures) for the purpose of providing information for follow up action and/or proper procedures.
• Inspects assigned vehicles (i.e. brake system, oil levels, coolant, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the vehicle is in a safe operating condition.
• Prepares documentation for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.

Other Functions:

• Fuels assigned vehicle for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Insurance Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and long-term disability plans provided through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)

Retirement Benefits:

Provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)

Paid Leave Benefits:

Per PSE Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://www.eatonville.wednet.edu/departments/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements or School Board Policy in the 5000 section: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9dzDShhC0znVWVHWGNwN0Y1dzQ?resourcekey=0-XJ6urdpuFHmbw8Ggr9RiCg

Sick leave

Personal leave

Vacation Pay

Holidays

Other Fringe Benefits:

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) 403(b)

Supplemental Compensation:

Extended days, professional development, and stipend reimbursement, per PSE Collective Bargaining Agreement https://www.eatonville.wednet.edu/departments/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Required Testing/Clearances

• Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• Drug Testing Clearance

Licenses/Certificates

• First Aid Certificate
• Valid Class Driver's License and Evidence of Insurability
• School Bus Driver's Certificate

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of vehicle operation, basic maintenance requirements and driving codes.
• Skills to operate school buses and vans in a safe manner, communicate effectively, evaluate schedules and meet deadlines, plan and organize activities, administer first aid.

Acknowledgment:

Eatonville School District #404 reserves the right to modify and interpret this job description. This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This job description is illustrative and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Eatonville School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, 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 Compliance Coordinator

Name and/or Title: Dracy Blue, Executive Director of Student Services

Address: 200 Lynch St. W., Eatonville, WA 98328

Telephone Number: (360)641-1809

Email: d.blue@eatonville.wednet.edu

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Name and/or Title: Dracy Blue, Executive Director of Student Services

Address: 200 Lynch St. W., Eatonville, WA 98328

Telephone Number: (360)641-1809

Email: d.blue@eatonville.wednet.edu

Title IX Coordinator

Name and/or Title: Dracy Blue, Executive Director of Student Services

Address: 200 Lynch St. W., Eatonville, WA 98328

Telephone Number: (360)641-1809

Email: d.blue@eatonville.wednet.edu