Bus Driver (On-Call)

Tribal School

Department of Human Services

Hourly Wage: $20.68/Intermittent/On-Call

Incumbent is responsible for operating a school bus and transporting Tribal School students and other authorized personnel safely and efficiently over specified routes to and from school and various extracurricular activity trips as authorized by the school administrators. Operates school buses under all types of weather conditions including but not limited to; fog, rain, hail, sleet, snow, and ice. Incumbent will conduct pre-trip inspections; observes safety regulations and policies and performs related work.

Examples of Work Performed:

• Operate a school for the purpose of transporting students to and from school routinely on strict scheduled routes and or school activities both within the and outside the school district boundaries.
• Maintain, inspect and clean school buses and related equipment as required by the state and district policy; to include interior/exterior sweeping and washing, installation of fuel, oil and coolant, checking tire inflation, etc. report any mechanical defects and report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Maintain good order among students as related to safety, while the bus in in motion, parked, boarding and exit, cross streets and/or roadways near bus stops. Report unsafe acts or conditions which require the attention of any person rather than the driver.
• Obeys all traffic laws and transportation practices as outlined in the CDL manual, Bus Driver Handbook, School Board Policy and local ordinances.
• Ensure that the bus can be operated safely and conducts pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections as required by federal and state laws to include observing visual defects and checking operating systems to include brakes, horn, lights, emergency flashers, extended stop arms, and door-opening devices.
• Legible and accurate completion forms, records and reports that may include the number of passengers, trip requests, hours worked, route studies, accident reports, mileage and fuel consumption as required.
• Attend meetings, in-service trainings, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Operate and service all school bus equipment and accessories including but not limited to fire extinguisher, highway warning kits, snow chains, sanders, first aid kits, etc.
• Drive students and teachers on field trips, extracurricular activities, and other special events, often in evenings and at night as assigned.
• Reports all accidents immediately, requesting police or ambulance service as needed; assists injured person(s) until services arrive; and completes required accident reports.
• Perform required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and all related equipment.
• Drives a school transportation vehicle within a prescribe route(s) in accordance with time schedules: picking up and discharging students at designated stops.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Transportation Supervisor for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the unit.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and skill in the operation and maintenance of the school bus.
• Knowledge of Washington State Driving laws and regulations of driving a school bus.
• Knowledge of Yakama Nation Tribal School, Bureau of Indian Education and Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of basic first aid practices, procedures and techniques.
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary to successfully perform the required duties.
• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving.

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  Ability to maintain valid certification as school bus driver according to state regulations.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties.
• Ability to have good vision and read without strain, printed material the size of typewritten characters are required, glasses permitted.
• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with our without a hearing aid.
• Ability to have good hand and foot coordination.
• Ability to enforce strict discipline of students on bus.
• Ability to utilize and understand YN Tribal School COOP plan.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in all weather conditions.
• Ability to be on time and available on short notice to drive routes/trips on an as needed basis.
• Ability to be physically and mentally able to perform all essential job functions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess a Commercial Driver's License A (CDL-A) or B (CDL-B) with Passenger (P), School Bus (S) and Air Brakes Restriction (K) endorsements.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Must have five (5) years of experience driving a passenger vehicle.
• Driving record must be within the guidelines contained in the Commercial Motor Vehicle Act of 1986 and meet all applicable State and Federal requirements for CDL.
• Required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check according to Yakama Nation Tribal School requirements.
• Must have no history of child abuse/neglect and drug/alcohol abuse.
• Must possess a valid First Aid/CPR card or ability to obtain one within six (6) months of hire.
• Required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, and random testing when requested.
• Must possess a valid Washington State Driver's License with the ability to obtain a Yakama Nation Driving Permit.
• Enrolled Yakama Preference, but all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Requirements:

• Commercial Driver's License Training Certificate.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS: The Yakama Nation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TEST: Is required for Pre-Employment with the Yakama Nation. During employment, tribal employees are also subject to random testing (YN Personnel Policy Manual, Chapter 2.9.6, Section (a), (g), Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Policy).

TRAINEE: The Yakama Nation reserves the right to practice Indian Preference by selecting an Indian applicant as a trainee at a reduced pay rate than announced. A training plan is developed to assist employee to reach required qualification requirements and performance level. After completing training plan, work performance will be evaluated. Upon satisfying qualification requirements, employee will obtain entry level pay.

INDIAN PREFERENCE: In efforts to practice Self-Determination, the Yakama Nation grants Indian Preference for employment, promotions, and transfers to its employees and qualified applicants as appropriate. This may limit career opportunities for non-Indian applicants and candidates.

Preference for employment will be granted to qualified individuals meeting minimal qualification criteria in the following order pursuant to the YN Personnel Policy Manual Section 2.1.3:

• 10-points= Enrolled member of Yakama Nation.
• 8-points= Indian (enrolled) spouse of an enrolled Yakama member.
• 6-points= Other Indian (member of a federally recognized tribe).
• 8-points= Indian (enrolled) descendant of enrolled Yakama member.
• 2-points= Non-Indian spouse of an enrolled Yakama member.
• 0-points= Non-Indian.

Personnel Policy Manual Section 2.1.4:

• Positions funded under non-638 federal funding: 8-points= Indian (member of a federally recognized tribe).

VETERAN PREFERENCE: Is pursuant to Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. For verification, must provide a copy of honorable DD-214.

Application points using the weighted point factor system: Disabled Veterans receive 10 points; All other Veteran's receive 5 points.

IMMIGRATION: If selected for employment with the Yakama Nation, you will be required to provide documentation stating you are authorized to work in the United States.

SELECTIVE SERVICE: All males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. To our knowledge, you may sign up at the U.S. Postal Service in your local area.

TO APPLY: https://yakama.isolvedhire.com/ Yakama Nation Human Resources, P. O. BOX 151, Toppenish WA 98948.

Phone: (509) 865-5121, X4387, X4833. Fax: (509) 865-8777 email: ynapplications@yakama.com

If you are mailing or faxing application, please state Job Announcement No. on your cover sheet.

Questions, please call the YN Human Resource Office.