Summer bus driver training course starts July 17
Join our team!
Be one of the first faces our students see every day! Bus drivers enjoy many perks including weekends and summers off, competitive hourly wages, paid holidays and health benefits. We are recruiting bus drivers to provide safe and reliable transportation for our students.
We are recruiting drivers to help us meet critical transportation needs to and from school as well as provide opportunities for field trips and other educational programs. As a substitute driver you are eligible to apply for a permanent position. We hire permanent drivers from the substitute pool.
Benefits
- Weekends off
- Summers off
- Work where you live
- Competitive hourly wages ($24.10 first 60 days of work, $26.78 after 60 days of work)
- Paid Holidays*
- Health benefits*
- Vision and dental*
*Permanent Driver
Minimum qualifications
Candidates need a minimum of five years driving experience, an excellent driving record and must be able to pass Department of Transportation physical, alcohol and drug tests, and pass FBI and Washington State Patrol background checks.
Training
The district provides free training. Upon completion of the training you will have a class B Commercial drivers license with a passenger endorsement and school bus driver endorsement and a school bus driver authorization.
Hear from our drivers:
鈥淏eing the first and last contact kids have with school is an important part of the education process. I love saying good morning and see ya tomorrow with a smile.鈥
鈥淭o make a difference in these kids lives. Growing up, I looked up to my bus driver, loved talking with her. She always brightened my day when I was down.鈥
Connecting and being a positive part of a student鈥檚 day. Hearing the funny stories they have to share and helping them be successful on their bus ride.鈥