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Now Hiring Team ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵapp Bus Drivers

Apply online to join the Kent School District (ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵapp) Transportation Team in transporting 8500 students to and from school each day.  

Job Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Health benefits
• Vision and dental
• Washington State retirement
• Teamster pension
• Weekends and summers off

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of five years driving experience
• Excellent driving record with no suspension or revocation of driving license within last five years
• Must be able to read a map, learn school locations, follow routing directions and complete paperwork
• Must be able to pass a physical agility test, Department of Transportation (DOT) physical, alcohol and drug tests, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Washington State Patrol (WSP) background checks

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We Offer Training

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵapp provides training to qualified applicants. The driver training program takes approximately four weeks and combines classroom learning with behind-the-wheel bus driving experience.

• Complete the CDL Class B driving test
• Receive passenger and school bus endorsements
• Learn school bus procedures and legal requirements
• Understand route and map reading

Fees Paid by the Bus Driver

A new school bus driver can expect to pay approximately $416 in fees (subject to change) to begin his or her career. 

• $13.00 to complete the driving abstract purchased from the Department of Licensing (DOL)
• $75 for Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B permit and written test
• $166 for DOT physical and pre-employment drug screen (reimbursed after working 40 days)
• $112 for Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• $50 for fingerprinting

Fees Paid by ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵapp

ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵapp will pay approximately $110 (subject to change) for each candidate’s Commercial Driver License skills test.

We Offer a $1,500 Incentive

Candidates who complete training and begin driving for ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵapp will receive a $1,500 completion incentive.