Minimum of 3.00 hours/day

*Roving bus driver of an unassigned route 

Purpose:

To provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the district's curriculum and extra-curricular program. This position will be a minimum of three hours per day and will fulfill in vacant routes on a daily basis.   DRUG TESTING REQUIRED:  Pre-Employment, Random, for Cause

Duties:

• Operate school bus in all types of weather conditions including but not limited to fog, rain, hail, sleet, snow and ice.
• Operate on scheduled routes and/or on all types of trips, in support of district approved activities, both in and out of school district boundaries.
• Inspect and clean school buses and related equipment as required by state and district policy.
• Maintain control of student passengers as related to safety. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person other than the driver.
• Complete forms, records and reports as required by the state or local school district policies.
• Successfully complete school bus driver training programs and courses established by the State Superintendent of Public Instruction or the school district.
• Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the state of Washington and policies published by the Superintendent of Public Instruction.
• Operate and service all school bus equipment and accessories including, but not limited to, fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, snow chains, sanders, first aid kits, etc.
• Perform required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment.
• Clean and service school bus including interior/exterior sweeping, washing, fueling, and other non mechanical servicing tasks on an as needed basis.
• In emergency situations, perform basic first aid as appropriate, which may include CPR.
• Legibly and accurately complete forms, records, time sheets, trip requests, route studies, trouble reports, misconduct reports, accident reports and other clerical type activities as may be required.
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the
• completion of their work activities
• Perform split shifts and varied hours depending on route

Professional Qualifications:

• Minimum age 21.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Posses a valid Washington State School Bus Driver's certificate.
• Possess a valid Washington state driver's license with the appropriate endorsement.
• Meet the physical and mental standards necessary to perform the duties, tasks and responsibilities of a school bus driver as described in this job description.
• Possess a current first aid card.
• Minimum of two years driving experience.
• Subject to drug and alcohol screening test as a condition of employment and annual random testing.
• Excellent attendance required.

Physical Requirements:

• The position requires frequent sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, walking, and crouching; ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Exposure to gas and diesel fumes.
• Physical requirements as laid out by the DOT

Mandatory Conditions of Employment:

• Per Federal Highway Administration requirements, drug and alcohol screening is a part of the job requirements.
• EastmontSchool District application process for drivers required to possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) as part of their job responsibilities. Satisfactory completion of such tests is a condition of employment for regular and substitute drivers. Both regular and substitute drivers will be subject to annual random screening.

• Successful clearance of the FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check
• Successful Washington State Sexual Misconduct clearance
• Completion of federal I-9 form