School Bus Driver

Job Duties include:

• Drive one AM & potentially two PM bus routes.
• Fuel the bus as needed and turn in receipts.
• Maintain respectful and orderly conduct on the bus.
• Maintain daily logs.
• Notify maintenance needs in timely fashion.
• Report safety-related concerns in timely fashion.
• Perform other duties as may be reasonably assigned to this position.

Job Requirements:

• Dependable, reliable and experienced school bus driver.
• Must pass a background check, MVR, and drug test.
• Approximate route times: AM is 6:45 – 8:30. PM either 3:30-4:30 or 3:30 – 6:00 (if two routes).
• Route originates on Mercer Island and will travel either to Seattle neighborhoods or Bellevue / Redmond neighborhoods.
• Willingness to provide excellent customer service in keeping with FASPS standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• All candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the school’s mission, values, and philosophy, especially related to diversity and the environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent and at least seven (7) years of licensed driving experience.
• Three (3) years of commercial driving experience (bus driving a plus) preferred.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B with a Passenger (P) Endorsement is required, and an S endorsement is preferred but not required.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively.
• Successful completion of DCYF background check.
• Submit and pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and DOT physical screening; and on-going random tests required per DOT regulations.

Compensation:

• Rate either $138 or $175 per school day.
• School offers excellent Health and dental benefits.
• Additional income from Field trip driving at a rate of $37/hour.
• Permanent part-time position from September to mid-June.
• Possibility of additional summer camp work.

Contact:

Send resume and cover letter to the Transportation team: Victoria Paolacci-Mellor, Facilities, Office and Transportation Director & Covid-19 site Coordinator and Tyler King Facilities, Office and Transportation Assistant at Hiring@fasps.org. No phone calls.