Part-Time School Bus Driver, CDL or Non-CDL

Title: Part-Time or Full-Time School Bus Driver (CDL or Non-CDL)

Reports to: Dir. of Athletics & Transportation Manager

Direct Reports: N/A

FLSA: Non-Exempt

FTE: PT or FT/Hourly/School Year

Rate of Pay: $32/hour DOE

Who We Are:

University Prep (UPrep) is a 6–12 independent school in northeast Seattle, WA, one of the country’s most dynamic cities. We offer an intellectually rich education that fosters deep inquiry and critical thinking that is powered by student engagement. Our students graduate prepared for college and life. UPrep is a strong and vibrant community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni that joins together to support our students in becoming caring and productive adults. UPrep is a place where all students and families have equitable access to all the school has to offer, and we aspire for all community members to feel like they belong. We believe that our shared values of integrity, respect, and responsibility are essential to accomplish our mission to develop each student’s potential to become an intellectually courageous, socially responsible citizen of the world.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Part-Time School Bus Driver drives a before-school shuttle bus and morning field trips on prescribed routes as assigned by the Transportation Manager. They will assist with traffic control and crosswalk monitoring during student dropoff. Also assists with vehicle maintenance and cleaning.

This position is generally scheduled from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on school days. A general workday is as follows:

• 7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.: Before school shuttle bus and traffic control/crosswalk monitoring
• 8:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.: Morning field trips and bus maintenance

Both CDL and Non-CDL applicants will be considered. This is a great opportunity with consistent hours!

Specific Responsibilities:

• Drives before school shuttle as assigned
• Assists with traffic control and crosswalk monitory during school drop-off
• Drives bus to and from field trips, which take place during school hours as assigned
• 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