Employment

Opportunity

Rosa Iturbide

Human Resources Generalist

509.454.5317

rosa.iturbide@esd105.org

Veronica Naranjo

Human Resources Director

509.454.2858

veronica.naranjo@esd105.org

Position:

Bus Driver

Status: 140 Work Day Calendar, 8 hours per day

Salary Range: $25.35/hr. - $26.91/hr.

Posted Date: March 5, 2024

Starting Date: April 15, 2024 (anticipated)

Location: Bridgeport, WA

Job Description and Qualifications: See below

Application Procedure – Applicants apply through the ESD 105
Fast Track on-line application system at www.esd105.org under

the Human Resources link, and ESD 105 Job Opportunities.

Medical, vision, dental, paid leave benefits and retirement options

are available for employees. More information can be found at: ��

ESD105 Benefits.

Deadline to apply: March 19, 2024
Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended
applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS

1-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility.

Background Check: All new employees who will have unsupervised access to
children must complete a satisfactory fingerprint check with the Washington

State Patrol and the FBI. All employment is considered conditional until receipt

of the satisfactory background check.

Employment: ESD 105 shall provide equal employment opportunity and
treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention,

assignment, transfer, promotion, and training. Such equal employment

opportunity shall be provided without discrimination with respect to race,

creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or

military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity,

marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the

use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

Domestic partners registered with the state of Washington will be offered

the same rights/benefits as spouses to the extent that treatment is not in

conflict with state or federal law. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures

may be directed to the ESD’s Title IX/RCW28A.640 Officer and Section

504/ADA Coordinator, Veronica Naranjo, Human Resources Director, 33 So.

Second Ave., Yakima, WA (509) 454-2858

ESD 105 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vacancy Notice

Bus Driver

HR Dept.: 03/05/2024

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Directly Responsible To:

Bus Driver Transportation Director

The job of school bus driver is done for the purposes of transporting students following

designated routes and to or from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe

operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading, and unloading

from buses.

Essential Job Functions:

A. Drives school bus and transports Early Learning passengers following scheduled routes to

and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.

B. Assists students and other passengers in safe loading and unloading from buses including

both emergency situations and normal transport. Work with a Transportation Assistant.

C. Cleans assigned vehicles exterior/interior (e.g. windows, floor, seats, dashboards, etc.) and

ensures safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.

D. Conducts emergency evacuation drills ensuring efficiency of procedures and compliance

with mandated requirements.

E. Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition,

mirrors, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, emergency doors, lights, test brakes, horn, snow

chains/drop down, etc.) in accordance with mandated guidelines.

F. Prepares documents and reports (e.g. daily trip log, incident reports, inspection records,

passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.).

G. Supervises students and other passengers during transit.

H. Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior.

I. Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations and resolves

and/or refers to appropriate personnel for resolution.

J. Attends meetings, classroom and behind the wheel training, safety meetings, etc. for the

purpose of maintaining skills and meeting the certificate requirement/s of a school bus driver.

K. Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, inappropriate social behavior, etc.).

L. Responds to inquiries (e.g. students, parents, other school personnel, etc.).

Other Job Functions:

A. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

1. High School graduation or equivalent.

2. Five (5) years of experience as a licensed driver of passenger vehicle.

3. Valid Washington State Commercial Driver’s License Minimum Type C with

passenger/school bus endorsements.

4. CPR/First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain

Placement: Bus Driver

Vacancy Notice

Bus Driver

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5. Will be required to provide a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract showing professional and

personal driving record. Applicants who have been convicted of driving while

intoxicated, reckless driving, negligent driving or hit and run driving will not be

considered for employment.

6. DOT medical certificate or ability to obtain

7. Pre-employment and random drug testing is required

8. Successful Washington State Patrol check/ FBI fingerprint Clearance Report and MERIT

Stars certificate, Head Start required training

Required Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities:

1. Ability to operate a bus under normal or abnormal conditions.
2. Ability to adhere to safety practices; operate equipment used in transporting students i.e.

large and small buses, vans, etc.

3. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
4. Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing while maintaining a positive

attitude and a commitment to task accomplishment.

5. Ability to establish and maintain professional and positive working relationships with
students, parents, staff and the public.

6. Ability to work with limited supervision and meet necessary timelines.
7. Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Physical Demands

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following

conditions:

• Significant: (i.e. driving, sitting, talking, hearing, walking, bending, vision, color vision,