1 Bus Driver Trainee Job in Gig Harbor, WA
Peninsula School District is Hiring a Bus Driver Trainee Near Gig Harbor, WA
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Position DescriptionBUS DRIVER TRAINING REQUIRED, OFFERED BY THE DISTRICT
If you love kids, and the challenge of driving a larger bus on the road every day excites you, the Peninsula School District is eager to hire you as a school bus driver! As a bus driver, you become an important and steady person in these young children's lives. Each day gives you the opportunity to get a child's day started off right and remind them that they are special and important. Having the ability to make the students feel comfortable is just as important as knowing how to drive the bus.
This position safely operates school buses under all types of weather conditions, including, but not limited to fog, rain, sleet, snow, and ice. Responsibilities include transporting students and other authorized persons over regular "to and from school" routes, and on-field, co-curricular, and special or extra activity trips as authorized by District officials.
A typical bus driver usually works early in the morning then late in the afternoon with a long break in-between. There is also the option of driving to and from field trips or other school activities to gain additional work hours. As a public entity, Peninsula School District offers competitive retirement, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to employees in eligible positions (630 hours per year).
TRAINING DETAILS
- Includes 3-6 weeks of Paid Training to obtain CDL with School Bus Endorsement
- Driver's Abstract, Fingerprint Background Check, Drug & Alcohol Testing, First Aid/CPR Certificate, DOT physical, and CDL test will be paid for and provided by Peninsula School District
- Licensed Driver for at Least 5 Years
- WA State Commercial Driver Guide
- CDL Practice Test
The Peninsula School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, 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 in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the District's Title IX and Compliance Officer, Section 504 and ADA Coordinator, John Yellowlees, at (253) 530-1080, email yellowleesj@psd401.net . Mailing address: 14015 62nd Ave. NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332.
Conditions of Employment
- Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- Will you submit to a criminal history background check?
- Do you have a valid WA state drivers license and have you held your license for at least 5 years?
- Are you willing to submit a driving abstract from the Department of Licensing?
- Are you willing to obtain certification in First Aid and CPR?
- Are you prepared to attend a comprehensive daily training program, at a minimum of 4 weeks of training?
- Do you certify the answers given are true and complete to the best of your knowledge?
- Are you willing to work as a relief or substitute driver in all areas of the District?
- How would you rate your driving record and defensive driving skills? (Poor, Fair, Good, Excellent)
- Explain any knowledge you have about driving large trucks, vans, or buses (previous experience is not required, the District is just trying to determine baseline knowledge for interested candidates).
- Driving a school bus often requires arriving at the bus depot in the early morning hours and later afternoons, sometimes with long breaks in between. Will this work for you?
- Please list at least three (3) references with contact information that includes: Reference Name, Reference Phone Number, Reference E-mail, and Reference Type (Personal or Professional)
BUS DRIVER APPLICATION STEPS
You MUST SUBMIT An Electronic Application To Be Considered For Employment. The Following Attachments Can Be Submitted With Your Application In Electronic Format (NO PAPER COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED)
- APPLICANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (required):The Applicant Disclosure Statement document is a fillable form that mimics the Background Check Questionnaire. Click on this Applicant Disclosure Statement link to open a blank copy of this form.
You may submit additional materials if you wish.
BenefitsUpon hire, the employee will accrue hours for future benefit eligibility. The Payroll Department will notify the employee when benefit eligibility requirements have been met.
Attachments
Applicant Disclosure Statement*
OPTIONAL: Cover Letter
Bus Driver - Resume
Bus Driver - Lttr of Reference
Bus Driver - Ref Contact Info
Bus Driver - Driving Record
HS Diploma/GED
Job Summary
Full Time
Education & Training Services
$42k-55k (estimate)
05/25/2024
06/21/2024
psd401.net
GIG HARBOR, WA
1,000 - 3,000
1941
CHARLES CUZZETTO
$50M - $200M
Education & Training Services
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About Peninsula School District
Welcome to the Peninsula School District located in Gig Harbor, Washington. The Peninsula School District is comprised of fifteen schools and a total of 8,700 students. Geographically, it is located across Puget Sound from the Seattle/ Tacoma area and covers a 120 square-mile area on two peninsulas. The Peninsula School District is considered one of the strongest and most innovative districts in the State of Washington.
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