Substitute Bus Driver(s) 2024-25

  POSITION PURPOSE: The position of Substitute Bus Driver is responsible for operating a school bus and other vehicles and perform associated and operational duties in transporting students. COMMITMENT TO EQUITY: The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.) • Maintain established routes and schedules consistent with safe driving practices and passenger safety. • Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections. • Fuel, clean and wash bus and report bus/servicing requirements. • Establish a positive rapport with passengers, exhibiting friendliness and genuine concern. • Enforce passenger conduct standards, reporting infractions as directed. • Maintain complete and accurate records. • Perform other related tasks as required. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: • Reports to and is directly supervised by the Transportation Manager. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require): Required: • High school diploma or equivalent; • Minimum five (5) years automotive driving experience; • Good driving record for past five (5) years; Department of Motor Vehicles report will be required; Preferred: • Supervisory experience with groups of children; • Will be required annually to pass all school bus driver requirements as mandated by State and Federal law; LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require): • Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s License; • Obtain a Washington State School Bus Driver’s authorization prior to regular employment; • Obtain a Commercial Driver's License prior to regular employment; SKILLS (position requirements at entry): • Ability to communicate orally and in writing; • Perform 40-pound minimum lift stress test; • Must be able to successfully pass the bus driver training course, including First Aid; • Ability to pass Department of Transportation physical; • Ability to perform all duties in accordance with applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements; • Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. May work outdoors in inclement weather. May require physical mobility to move through a school campus, including up and down stairs and inside and outside. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a general posting for one or more Substitute Bus Driver positions. Hours for substitute drivers will depend upon availability of work. 2023-24 Transportation Personnel salary classification range $23.85/hour to $36.90/hour ($23.85 per hour during training, $31.05 per hour during probation & $34.28 per hour after 90 work day probation) based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement. Substitute school bus drivers/employees are asked to be available at least 3 shifts per week.  Please note: Substitute Bus Drivers are NOT eligible for health benefits.