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Bus Driver

Charles Wright Academy
Tacoma, WA Part Time
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
CHARLES WRIGHT ACADEMY
POSITION DESCRIPTION


TITLE: Bus Driver

REPORTS TO: Transportation Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt/Hourly


POSITION SUMMARY:

Drive a regular 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.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Maintain discipline of students and report misbehavior.

  2. Check vehicle equipment, and fuel prior to each departure; report and document any irregularities or trouble with equipment.

  3. Maintain consistent safety standards and pre-trip reports.

  4. Participate in bus driver safety meetings, training courses as scheduled by the Transportation Manager.

  5. Perform other duties as assigned.


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  1.  High school diploma is required.

  2. 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:

  1. Previous experience as a bus driver or in the transportation field.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  1. Good communication skills to build rapport with students and parents.

  2. Must be able to remain in stationary position more than 50% of the time.


TRAVEL: Drive a regular bus route to transport students.

Additional driving for field trips as designated.


HOURS: Part-time/10 months per year

Approx. 5:45 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on all school days.


PAY $26.00 - $30.00


This job description is subject to change. Job duties may be assigned or reassigned at any time.


Salary : $26 - $30

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