Bus Driver Camas School District

Bus Driver : Job #2024-18370 Route 6, 4.4 hrs/day avg; 2024-18371 Route 70, 4 hrs/day avg; 2024-18372 Route 84, 4.4 hrs/day avg; 2024-18374 Route 87, 4.46 hrs/day avg; 2024-18375 Route 89, 4.68 hrs/day avg; 2024-18376 Route 20, 4.42 hrs/day avg

Camas School District is offering $1,000 Hiring Bonus; $500 after securing CDL & additional $500 after completing 480 hours behind the wheel.

In additional, Camas School District pays the following fees:

CDL Permit Fee - $40.00

General Knowledge School Bus (S) Endorsement, Air Brake & Passenger Endorsement - $35.00

Fingerprint background check $85.00

Third Party Exam - $140.00

CDL New License - $156.00

1 st Aid/CPR: $100.00

DOT Physical/Pre-Employment drug screen: $100.00

Driving Abstract: $15.00

Trainees will be paid $18.00 per hour up to 40 hours of behind the wheel training & 40 hours of required classroom training.

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor

Purpose: Safely operate buses and other district vehicles to transport students to and from school and other activities in all types of weather and driving conditions.

Essential Functions:

1. Safely transport students to and from school, for field trips, and other scheduled activities.

2. Provides for supervision and student management to maintain the safe operations of the vehicle.

3. Build and maintain good relations with students, their families, district staff, and the community as a whole.

4. Maintain and/or update schedule and route books on a daily basis. Use maps, street guides, and other resources as necessary to complete routes and/or transportation students to scheduled destination.

5. Perform pre-trip inspections of vehicles per department specifications. This can include checking oil and fluids, as well as visual inspection.

6. Perform post-trip inspections of vehicles as well as clean up any trash. Report any issues to the transportation supervisor and/or bus mechanics as needed.

7. Fuel buses as needed following requirement safety processes and procedures for gasoline, propane, and diesel fuels.

8. Clean both interior and exterior of buses as needed or directed to include windows.

9. Perform safety functions to include emergency bus evacuations and managing the vehicle in unsafe road conditions.

10. Provide basic first aid for students as needed.

11. Attend all required training related to maintaining required licenses and as directed by the Transportation Supervisor.

12. Complete all required paperwork and communications related to work.

13. Work closely with principals and other district staff regarding the care and wellbeing of students.

14. Perform other related duties for the successful operations of the transportation department and the school district.

Professional Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required.

2. Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver’s license.

3. Acceptable driving record as evidence by a Washington state driving abstract report.

4. CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

5. Experience operating a school bus preferred.

6. Experience working with children desired.

7. Basic computer skills to include MS Office applications.

8. Must be willing to be flexible and do additional related jobs as assigned.

9. Support the mission and vision of the district and the transportation department.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

1. Must be able to pass a DOT physical as required to maintain CDL.

2. Able to bend, stoop, lift up to 50 pounds, especially in an emergency situation.

3. Sitting for long periods of time while driving.

4. Noisy, sometimes crowded environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $32.36 - $33.01 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Experience:

• School bus driving: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CDL (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $33