CDL School Bus Driver

Job DetailsJob Location: University Prep - Seattle, WA 98115Position Type: Full-Time Hourly Non-ExemptEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $32.00 - $32.00 HourlyJob Category: TransportationTitle: School Bus Driver

Reports to: Director of Athletics & Transportation Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

FTE: Full-Time/10-month (32 hours/week)

Rate of Pay: $32.00/hour & Benefits

Who We Are

University Prep is an independent 6-12 school located in an urban residential section of Seattle, WA, one of the country’s most diverse and dynamic cities. We are a strong and vibrant community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni who collaboratively create an exceptional educational experience for every student. The School is a place of great teaching and joyful learning; a community that joins together to raise up our children to be caring and productive adults; a place where all student and families have equitable access to all the school has to offer, and a place where we aspire for every family and student to feel equally enfranchised and at home. University Prep believes that our shared values of integrity, respect, and responsibility are essential to accomplish our mission of developing each student’s potential to become an intellectually courageous, socially responsible citizen of the world.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the School Bus Driver drives a school bus for field trips, after school athletic events, and after sports activity bus on prescribed routes as assigned by the Transportation Manager. Assist with vehicle maintenance. The position will generally work from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on school days. A general workday is as follows:

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Afternoon field trips

3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | After school athletic events

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | After sports activity bus route

Full-time drivers are expected to drive on occasional weekends or overnight trips as needed. There will be an assigned supervisor on each bus trip to monitor students.

UPrep adheres to all federal and state regulations, ensuring you receive all required rest breaks, meal periods, and applicable leave time.

Specific Responsibilities

Drives a bus daily for afternoon and after school activities as assigned

Drives the late afternoon activity bus route 5:30-7:00pm

Drives weekends and long trips as scheduled within the 32-hour work week.

Follows established safety procedures

Performs a pre-trip safety/damage inspection of bus before each drive

Monitors operating conditions of bus and reports needed servicing and/or repairs to Transportation manager and Director of Facilities

Performs basic maintenance tasks such as checking oil, securing mirrors, changing light bulbs, etc.

Fuels vehicles as needed

Helps maintain bus fleet by detail cleaning including washing bus exteriors, mopping interiors and washing windows regularly

Maintains bus parking and loading areas including leaf blowing, picking up trash, etc.

Attends training programs, testing programs, first aid courses, refresher courses and other meeting as scheduled

Complies with state laws, rules and regulations and school policies relative to student transportation

Conducts oneself in the best interest of students and in support of the school’s mission statement.

Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school’s documents

Performs other duties as assigned

QualificationsRequired Education, Certifications & Experience:

High School diploma or GED preferred

Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger endorsement and Air Brake restriction removed required

Clean driving record required

Valid Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certificate required

Experience working with kids preferred

School Bus (S) endorsement preferred

Experience as a commercial or school bus driver preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Good and safe driving skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Good verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrates, cooperation, energy, enthusiasm, and an understanding of a school environment

Flexibility, maturity and a sense of humor

Excellent customer service skills and strong work ethic

Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds

Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff, students, and parents

Ability to maintain confidential information

Proficient in appropriate computer skills and office equipment

Ability to sit for long periods of time

Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk

Ability to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms

Ability to climb a ladder and work while on ladder

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work outside in any weather

Ability to work some evenings and weekends

Local travel is required

Must submit to and pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and on-going random tests as required per Federal DOT regulations.

Thank you for your interest in this position and in University Prep. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

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