On Call Bus Driver
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Charles Wright Academy
Tacoma, WA, US
Summary
The bus driver is responsible for transporting students to and from school and field trips while maintaining safety and discipline. They must also perform pre-trip vehicle inspections and report any equipment irregularities.
Job Description
CHARLES WRIGHT ACADEMY
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: On Call Bus Driver
REPORTS TO: Transportation Manager
SUPERVISES: N/A
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Hourly
POSITION SUMMARY:
Drive a bus route to transport students and other authorized persons to and from school, as well as additional driving for field trips or other extra trips as designated on an "On Call" bassis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Maintain discipline of students and report misbehavior.
- Check vehicle equipment, and fuel prior to each departure; report and document any irregularities or trouble with equipment.
- Maintain consistent safety standards and pre-trip reports.
- Participate in bus driver safety meetings, training courses as scheduled by the Transportation Manager.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma is required.
- Valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License with school bus and passenger endorsements; current Medical Examiners Certificate and first aid certification; and driving record free of chargeable accidents or traffic violations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Previous experience as a bus driver or in the transportation field.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Good communication skills to build rapport with students and parents.
- Must be able to remain in stationary position more than 50% of the time.
TRAVEL: Drive a bus route to transport students "On Call". Additional driving for field trips as designated.
HOURS: On-Call/10 months per year
Approx. 5:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. when called in to cover.
PAY: $26.00 - $30.00
This job description is subject to change. Job duties may be assigned or reassigned at any time.
