POSITION: #148-CLS-06-24:
Bus Driver – Transportation Department
8 Positions Available
Hours Vary / 191 Days Per Year
Salary: $25.88 - $29.14 per hour
DESCRIPTION: Transport students to and from school in a safe manner. Handle buses and students in adverse conditions. Abide by all state and district transportation regulations. Requires prolonged sitting. Must work indoors and outdoors year round. Ability to relate well to students, and keep order on the bus. Must teach safety rules, learn children’s names and work with parents and staff. Must work in a noisy and crowded environment. Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors. Other duties as assigned. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.
QUALIFICATIONS: Willingness to work with students of all ages in a positive manner is a must. Must be able to drive in all weather conditions. Able to work with children in any weather conditions. Knowledge of car seats, wheelchair tie-downs, safety vests and safe driving practices and motor vehicle regulations. Ability to maintain order and control of students and enforce rules. Valid Washington State Driver’s License with proper endorsements (CDL Class B, S & P1 Endorsements with air brake restriction removed) and Washington state school bus drivers’ authorization and meets all the applicable school bus driver requirements in WAC 392-144-102. Current Department of Transportation physical and First Aid/CPR card. Successful applicants will be subjected to mandatory drug/alcohol testing. Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.
SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.
BENEFITS: Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision , life and long term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/health-benefits
Paid leave benefits include 10 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days and 11 holidays.
https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements
Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.
Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.
The Wenatchee School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. This holds true for all staff and for students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Kelly Lopez, 509-663-8161, lopez.k@wenatcheeschools.org; and Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, Mike Lane, 509-663-8161, lane.michael@wenatcheeschools.org . 235 Sunset Ave, Wenatchee WA, 98801.
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