Bus Assistant Jobs in Seattle, WA (NOW HIRING)

Title: School Bus Driver

Reports to: Director of Athletics & Transportation Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

FTE: Full-Time/10-month (32 hours/week)

Rate of Pay: $32.00/hour & Benefits

Who We Are:

University Prep is an independent 6-12 school located in an urban residential section of Seattle, WA, one of the country's most diverse and dynamic cities. We are a strong and vibrant community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni who collaboratively create an exceptional educational experience for every student. The School is a place of great teaching and joyful learning; a community that joins together to raise up our children to be caring and productive adults; a place where all student and families have equitable access to all the school has to offer, and a place where we aspire for every family and student to feel equally enfranchised and at home. University Prep believes that our shared values of integrity, respect, and responsibility are essential to accomplish our mission of developing each student's potential to become an intellectually courageous, socially responsible citizen of the world.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the School Bus Driver drives a school bus for field trips, after school athletic events, and after sports activity bus on prescribed routes as assigned by the Transportation Manager. Assist with vehicle maintenance. The position will generally work from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on school days. A general workday is as follows:

• 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Afternoon field trips

• 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | After school athletic events

• 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | After sports activity bus route

Full-time drivers are expected to drive on occasional weekends or overnight trips as needed. There will be an assigned supervisor on each bus trip to monitor students.

UPrep adheres to all federal and state regulations, ensuring you receive all required rest breaks, meal periods, and applicable leave time.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Drives a bus daily for afternoon and after school activities as assigned

• Drives the late afternoon activity bus route 5:30-7:00pm

• Drives weekends and long trips as scheduled within the 32-hour work week.

• Follows established safety procedures

• Performs a pre-trip safety/damage inspection of bus before each drive

• Monitors operating conditions of bus and reports needed servicing and/or repairs to Transportation manager and Director of Facilities

• Performs basic maintenance tasks such as checking oil, securing mirrors, changing light bulbs, etc.

• Fuels vehicles as needed

• Helps maintain bus fleet by detail cleaning including washing bus exteriors, mopping interiors and washing windows regularly

• Maintains bus parking and loading areas including leaf blowing, picking up trash, etc.

• Attends training programs, testing programs, first aid courses, refresher courses and other meeting as scheduled

• Complies with state laws, rules and regulations and school policies relative to student transportation

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students and in support of the school's mission statement.

• Is familiar with and complies with all policies and regulations as put forth in the school's documents

• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Education, Certifications & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED preferred

• Class B Commercial Driver's License with Passenger endorsement and Air Brake restriction removed required

• Clean driving record required

• Valid Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certificate required

• Experience working with kids preferred

• School Bus (S) endorsement preferred

• Experience as a commercial or school bus driver preferred

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good and safe driving skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrates, cooperation, energy, enthusiasm, and an understanding of a school environment

• Flexibility, maturity and a sense of humor

• Excellent customer service skills and strong work ethic

• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds

• Ability to work and communicate well with all levels of faculty and staff, students, and parents

• Ability to maintain confidential information

• Proficient in appropriate computer skills and office equipment

• Ability to sit for long periods of time

• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk

• Ability to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms

• Ability to climb a ladder and work while on ladder

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work outside in any weather

• Ability to work some evenings and weekends

• Local travel is required

Must submit to and pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and on-going random tests as required per Federal DOT regulations.

Thank you for your interest in this position and in University Prep. No phone calls or drop-ins please.

www.universityprep.org