Issaquah School District School Bus Driver

DEPARTMENT: Transportation

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

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.

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