Bus Driver

Job Description

Once all elements of your online application are complete, you must submit your application to Human Resources.

POSITION TITLE: Bus Driver

Continuing positions to begin as soon as possible

Up to 4 positions available

POSITIONS: Hours per day are dependent upon route, 5 day/wk, 182 days per school year

These are split shift positions with start time as early as 6:00 am and afternoon shift ending as late at 5:00 pm (Example: 6:00 am to 9:00 am AND 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm)

HOURLY WAGE: $31.90 - $38.52 per hour and dependent upon prior experience (hourly rate includes $1.74 - $3.74 vacation factor which is only paid on hours worked (up to 40) and is based on the 2023/2024 salary schedule).

BENEFITS: Employees anticipated to work 630 hours in a school calendar year may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Pension, VEBA, and 403(b).

Up to 12 Sick Days, 2 Personal Days, and 13 Paid Holidays - prorated based upon start date & days worked

LOCATION: Transportation

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Transportation/Executive Director of Operations

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Transportation Supervisor, the Bus Driver will operate, fuel, and maintain a clean school bus to transport students, and may be required to load and operate other district vehicles.

Conditions of Employment

• Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
• Are you at least 21 years of age?
• Do you possess a valid Washington State Commercial Class A or B CDL Driver's License without an air brake restriction?
• I authorize the District to make any investigation of any personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational, or vocational institution or government agency to provide the District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the District and those who provide information for any and all liability as a result of furnishing and receiving this information.
• I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information, including omissions, in my application or interview(s) may result in dismissal at any time during my period of employment with Arlington Public Schools. I understand also that any offer of employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to the acceptable outcome of a criminal history background information check and approval of the Arlington Public Schools Board of Directors. I also agree to abide by all rules and regulations of Arlington Public Schools.
• Do you have a current First Aid/CPR card and if not, are you willing to become certified within 60 days of employment?
• Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
• Are you willing to be fingerprinted?
• Are you able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds?
• Are you able to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds a distance of 100 feet?

General Questions

• Please describe your experience working with or around children.
• Please list any accidents or tickets you have received in the last 60 months (5 years).
• Please list any work experience driving the following vehicles (include where and how long): -School Bus -Community Transit or Metro Bus -Other Commercial Carrier -Other Vehicles
• Do you have a current OSPI school bus driver authorization? If so, with what school district?
• Do you have a current and valid DOT physical?
• Do you have the ability to read and follow maps and schedules?
• Do you have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, unassisted?
• Do you have the ability to evacuate a full size school bus within 25 seconds?
• Have your ever been dismissed or discharged from a job, or have you separated employment in order to avoid discipline or discharge? If the answer is yes, please explain.
• School bus drivers are subject to DOT random, pre-employment, post accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Have you ever failed an employer mandated or DOT drug test?
• Have you intentionally and knowingly transported public school students within the State of Washington with an expired, lapsed, surrendered, or revoked authorization in a position for which authorization is required?
• Have you ever had your driving license privilege suspended or revoked within the proceeding three years? If yes, please explain below.
• Have your incurred three or more speeding tickets in the excess of ten miles per hour over the speed limit within any twelve-month period, within the last thirty-six months?
• Have you misrepresented or concealed a material fact in obtaining a Type I or Type II authorization or in reinstatement thereof?
• Have you been convicted of any crime against children or other persons as defined in RCW 43.43.830 (5)?

Application Requirements

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: If you have any questions using this new application system, please contact Ann Kazen at akazen@asd.wednet.edu

We require that all the following materials be received in your online application by the closing date:

• Completed online application - access at www.asd.wednet.edu
• Uploaded Resume
• Uploaded Letter of Interest - Your letter should include examples of your work experience, accomplishments, philosophy, and achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Uploaded Reference letters (2)
• Confidential Reference Forms (2) These are emailed to the addresses you enter

CURRENT CONTRACTED EMPLOYEES: We require that all the following materials be received in your online application by the closing date:

• Completed online application - access through Employee Access or asd.wednet.edu
• Uploaded Letter of Interest - Your letter should include examples of your work experience, accomplishments, philosophy, and achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Benefits

Employee's anticipated to work 630 hours in a school calendar year may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance along with other optional benefits.

Attachments

Resume*

Letter of Recommendation - A*

Letter of Recommendation - B*

Letter of Interest - Bus Driver*

References

Classified Reference Questions 2: 2 of 4 external references required.