CDL School Bus Driver

Job DetailsJob Location: University Prep - Seattle, WA 98115Position Type: Full-Time Hourly Non-ExemptEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $32.00 - $32.00 HourlyJob Category: TransportationTitle: 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  QualificationsRequired 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