Bus Driver Position

• Drive Bus for morning/afternoon routes, Monday-Friday 6:30 to 8:30am and then again 3:15pm to 5:15 pm with a guarantee of 4 hours each day plus more if required.
• Drive the bus on an as-needed basis for activities.
• Keep daily attendance records of students transported on the bus and safely transport passengers.
• Maintain professional behavior while driving the bus and avoid all distractions to ensure the safety of students.
• Communicate effectively with students (K-8th) regarding procedures, best practices, expected behaviors including enforcing consequences when needed
• Follow the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops.
• Participate in extra bus runs as needed.
• Inspect the vehicle thoroughly before and after each trip.
• Maintain and monitor the service of the bus including regular filling of gas, oil changes and other servicing tasks.
• Regularly check vehicle safety, such as tires, brakes, turn signals, and mechanical equipment, and report all mechanical issues to school administration.
• Obey all traffic laws.
• Assist in the care and cleanliness of buses and proactively check for bus readiness before transporting students.
• Arrive promptly to ensure a timely bus schedule.
• Set a good example in promptness, manners, language, appearance, and health.

• Must support the Mission Statement of Our Lady Star of the Sea.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold a valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Must hold a current CDL - if not in possession, willing to take the CDL paid training
• Must maintain up-to-date first aid certification.
• The bus driver is expected to be clean, well-groomed, and dressed in reasonable and modest attire.
• Must complete a pre-employment criminal background check, driver MVR background check, and complete a 45-minute Virtus Training.
• Due to insurance restrictions, drivers must be at least 25 years of age
• Be subject to a drug screen and physical

Archdiocese of Seattle