Capital Region ESD 113
Bus Drivers-Classified
2025-2026 School Year
Reports to: MCTC Transportation & Superintendent
Varies depending on route
Our District:
Pioneer School District serves approximately 750 P-8 students and encompasses a rural area east of Shelton in the South Puget Sound region. The district is mainly forested, accented by lakes and waterways with multiple recreational opportunities. The district's newer schools (remodeled and rebuilt in 2017) and its quality education coupled with its beautiful setting is attracting young families to the area. Our community is known for having a strong commitment to supporting our schools and our students. Our district is committed to ensuring that every student achieves high levels of learning every day.
Our Community:
Pioneer School District is in a beautiful, rural community in the South Puget Sound region of Washington state - one of the most beautiful and livable areas of the state with numerous recreational opportunities for hiking, boating, and fishing in beautiful Mason County. The Pioneer community offers a balanced lifestyle in a beautiful, family-oriented rural community with easy access to urban areas of the South Puget Sound area and the amenities of the West Coast.
Position Description:
Operate school buses including, but not limited to carry-alls, vans and single and dual wheel buses to transport students to and from school, field trips or other extra trips.
Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities:
Ability to listen and react professionally Ability to give and take directions Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations Ability to accept supervision and to work with minimal instructions Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students May include lifting, bending, stooping, stretching or other physical activities Drive buses on regularly scheduled routes or on field trips or activity trips Fuel and clean bus daily Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections as required Maintain control over passengers as related to safety Participate in required bus driver training courses established by State Superintendent of Public Instruction and school district Maintain reports as required Demonstrate sound student management practices Maintain current route information and submit to transportation office Perform related duties as required Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 21 years of age Possess a valid Washington State driver's license with CDL endorsement and valid Washington State school bus driver's endorsement. Meet the physical and mental standards necessary to perform the duties, tasks and responsibilities of a school bus driver as described in this job description. Meet certification requirement as established in WAC 392-145 One year experience as the driver of a truck or commercial passenger vehicle Obtain bi-annual physical per district policy Maintain valid bus permit, doctor's certificate and first aid card Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people Application Procedure:
Applicants must apply through ED Jobs Northwest and upload the required supporting documents. Complete instructions are online with a checklist of the documents you need to submit. Interested applicants must upload the following documents:
A letter of application, not to exceed two pages addressing the knowledge, skills and abilities of this position A current resume Three (3) letters of reference Only complete applications which include the above items will be considered.
Salary Range:
Pioneer Public School Employees Salary Schedule. Hourly $24.92 to $30.74, plus longevity pay at the end-of-the year, dependent on school district experience.
Insurance Benefits
Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.Pioneer School District
benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. . For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allow you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.Click on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on the 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems. To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Effective June 11, 1992, pursuant to Public Law 92544 all new employees must complete a satisfactory fingerprint and sexual misconduct background check. All employment is considered temporary until receipt of satisfactory check. Proof that the fingerprinting process has begun must be supplied to Human Resources prior to the first day of employment.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-
The Pioneer School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Jeff Davis, 360-426-9115, jdavis@psd402.org, Address: 112 E. Spencer Lake Road, Shelton, WA 98584. Section 504 Compliance Coordinator: Amy Dahlberg, 360-427-2737, adahlberg@psd402.org. Address: 112 E. Spencer Lake Road, Shelton, WA 98584. Title IX Coordinator: Amy Koster, 360-426-9115, akoster@psd402.org. Address: 112 E. Spencer Lake Road, Shelton, WA 98584.
Complaint procedures can be found on website under Board Policy #3210 (students) and #5010 (employees).
The Pioneer School District will provide reasonable accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or who need translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at 360-426-9115 at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed.
2025-2026 School Year
Reports to: MCTC Transportation & Superintendent
Varies depending on route
Our District:
Pioneer School District serves approximately 750 P-8 students and encompasses a rural area east of Shelton in the South Puget Sound region. The district is mainly forested, accented by lakes and waterways with multiple recreational opportunities. The district's newer schools (remodeled and rebuilt in 2017) and its quality education coupled with its beautiful setting is attracting young families to the area. Our community is known for having a strong commitment to supporting our schools and our students. Our district is committed to ensuring that every student achieves high levels of learning every day.
Our Community:
Pioneer School District is in a beautiful, rural community in the South Puget Sound region of Washington state - one of the most beautiful and livable areas of the state with numerous recreational opportunities for hiking, boating, and fishing in beautiful Mason County. The Pioneer community offers a balanced lifestyle in a beautiful, family-oriented rural community with easy access to urban areas of the South Puget Sound area and the amenities of the West Coast.
Position Description:
Operate school buses including, but not limited to carry-alls, vans and single and dual wheel buses to transport students to and from school, field trips or other extra trips.
Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities:
Ability to listen and react professionally Ability to give and take directions Ability to remain flexible to changes in assignments or situations Ability to accept supervision and to work with minimal instructions Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and students May include lifting, bending, stooping, stretching or other physical activities Drive buses on regularly scheduled routes or on field trips or activity trips Fuel and clean bus daily Perform pre-trip and post-trip safety inspections as required Maintain control over passengers as related to safety Participate in required bus driver training courses established by State Superintendent of Public Instruction and school district Maintain reports as required Demonstrate sound student management practices Maintain current route information and submit to transportation office Perform related duties as required Performs related duties as assigned by supervisor Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of 21 years of age Possess a valid Washington State driver's license with CDL endorsement and valid Washington State school bus driver's endorsement. Meet the physical and mental standards necessary to perform the duties, tasks and responsibilities of a school bus driver as described in this job description. Meet certification requirement as established in WAC 392-145 One year experience as the driver of a truck or commercial passenger vehicle Obtain bi-annual physical per district policy Maintain valid bus permit, doctor's certificate and first aid card Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people Application Procedure:
Applicants must apply through ED Jobs Northwest and upload the required supporting documents. Complete instructions are online with a checklist of the documents you need to submit. Interested applicants must upload the following documents:
A letter of application, not to exceed two pages addressing the knowledge, skills and abilities of this position A current resume Three (3) letters of reference Only complete applications which include the above items will be considered.
Salary Range:
Pioneer Public School Employees Salary Schedule. Hourly $24.92 to $30.74, plus longevity pay at the end-of-the year, dependent on school district experience.
Insurance Benefits
Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits.Pioneer School District
benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees for information on available benefit options.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation
Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. . For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allow you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.Click on the link https://www.drs.wa.gov/plan/dcp/ for information on the 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems. To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Effective June 11, 1992, pursuant to Public Law 92544 all new employees must complete a satisfactory fingerprint and sexual misconduct background check. All employment is considered temporary until receipt of satisfactory check. Proof that the fingerprinting process has begun must be supplied to Human Resources prior to the first day of employment.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER-
The Pioneer School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Jeff Davis, 360-426-9115, jdavis@psd402.org, Address: 112 E. Spencer Lake Road, Shelton, WA 98584. Section 504 Compliance Coordinator: Amy Dahlberg, 360-427-2737, adahlberg@psd402.org. Address: 112 E. Spencer Lake Road, Shelton, WA 98584. Title IX Coordinator: Amy Koster, 360-426-9115, akoster@psd402.org. Address: 112 E. Spencer Lake Road, Shelton, WA 98584.
Complaint procedures can be found on website under Board Policy #3210 (students) and #5010 (employees).
The Pioneer School District will provide reasonable accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with disabilities or who need translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at 360-426-9115 at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed.