School Bus Driver

Position Type:

Bus Driver/Relief Bus Driver

Date Posted:

5/21/2024

Location:

Transportation

Closing Date:

Open until filled

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Edmonds School District is committed to workplace diversity and aims to attract and retain employees with the right skills, knowledge, and life experiences to meet the needs of each vacancy. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future. Whether you're working in a classroom, driving a school bus, preparing lunches, or supporting one of the many operational and administrative functions, our goal is to create socially, emotionally and intellectually safe learning environments for each student, every day!

Position Information:

We are currently hiring School Bus Drivers. Part-time and substitute positions are available. No school bus driving experience required. All training, lasting approximately 4 to 7 weeks, will be provided at the training pay rate. Enjoy working Monday-Friday with holidays and school breaks off. This is challenging, exciting, and rewarding work serving a diverse population of students in the areas of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Woodway, Brier, and Mountlake Terrace. Apply online today and join our team!

Responsibilities:

• Be on-call for routes, starting as early as 5:00 a.m. (Hours vary greatly according to the assignment.)

• Safely transport students to/from school and on field trips.

• Drive large and small school buses with automatic transmission.

• Read maps and follow directions/run sheets for routes.

• Successful student behavior management.

• Perform pre/post trip vehicle inspections.

• Assist students in the loading and unloading process.

• Clean and maintain school buses and fuel buses as required.

• Maintain composure under pressure.

• Update daily paperwork/records.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 21 years old.

• Valid Washington State driver's license.

• Have at least five years of experience as a licensed driver of a passenger vehicle.

• Good driving record.

• Pass a background/fingerprint check; subject to random drug tests after hire.

• Skills in written and verbal communication.

• Willing to obtain a Commercial Driver's License - all necessary training will be provided by the School District.

Compensation:

2024-2025 Hourly Rate: $35.57- $40.97 per hour

Questions? Please call the Transportation Department at (425) 431-7230 ext. 7.

Benefits:

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) provides access to health care services and retirement packages. Our benefits are provided to eligible positions through SEBB (School Employees Benefits Board). Eligibility for SEBB state health insurance coverage is determined by working 630 hours during the school year. Eligibility for retirement at the time of hire is determined by employees who work at least 3.50 hours per day in a continuing position.

Edmonds School District offers a competitive total rewards package to most employees, which includes benefits and compensation:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• HSAs/FSAs

• Life & AD+D Insurance

• Long-term Disability

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Personal Leave

• Employee Assistance Program

• Pension Plans (DRS)

• Deferred Compensation Plans

• 403(b) Plans

• For more information about insurance benefits, please visit the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) webpage.

How to Apply:

Complete all steps and submit an Employment Application through Edmonds School District on Applitrack.com. Please make sure to select the desired job vacancy in Step 4 of the application process. We will give time and care to review your materials. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, due to the number of applications we receive, only candidates who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Edmonds School District does not discriminate in any program or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed religion, color, national origin, age veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, disability 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:

• Title IX Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7020, baumgartnerr@edmonds.wednet.edu

• Section 504 Coordinator: Dana Geaslen, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7047, geaslend338@edmonds.wednet.edu

• Civil Rights Compliance and ADA Coordinator: Rob Baumgartner, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 20420 68th Avenue W., Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-431-7023, baumgartnerr@edmonds.wednet.edu