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Bus Driver Internship offered at Puget Sound Educational Service District

1282 Valentine Avenue Southeast, Pacific, WA 98047

Eligibility
Those who can meet the requirements and wish to drive a bus. Must also pass training and drug tests.
Application process
Call or visit the website for more information. When getting to the interview stage: 1. Zoom interviews or conference room in-person interviews are available. There will be two interviewers who could be a panel or two interviewers. 2. After the interview, drug test paperwork is due that same day, you will have two hours to check in. 3. fingerprinting 4-5 business days up to two weeks 4. fingerprinting is in Renton and is scheduled after the drug test 5. Training is 40 class hours and 2 weeks in the yard that includes memorizing the training manual. Sometimes training can be completed in about 2 months.
Fees
No cost to start. Wages: Intern - 8 weeks of training, $18 per hour. Sub Driver - $24. Part time work so 4 to 7.5 hours per day. Yearly salary with no income gaps during downtime or summer.
Service area
Pierce, WA
Provides training and then employment for those who wish to become a school bus drivers (CDL class B). Offers paid internships, Sub Driver, and sub laborers, and potentially full, union employment. Drivers work with disabled and low-income individuals that need transportation to and from work. Also provides school bus transportation, children are 3-5-year-olds that includes young early learning and head start children. Usually, small groups of children at the same time. Training for 8 weeks, then asked to get a CDL permit. Things to be aware of:
  • Are you willing to work with individuals with disabilities?
  • All applicants must have reliable transportation PSESD base is in Auburn
  • It is within an educational district, so you only get paid once a month
  • After 6 weeks the 1st check pays off on the 15th of every month
  • Fingerprints and drug tests are continuous and random, including checking for marijuana
Internship 8 weeks of training to become a school bus drivers CDL class B Sub Driver
  • up to 60 hours per month.
Sub Laborer
  • can work more than 60 hours per month.
  • after training and improvement, workers could be asked to join the union and go under contract (after proving dependability and knowledge).
Memorization is key - If unable to memorize the 16 pages of training word for word, if this will be an issue, please do not apply. Motivation is key - Motivated individuals can complete training, get licensed, and start driving for PSESD - Puget Sound Educational Service district in as little as two months but it all depends on the individual's motivation to study for the test.
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Providing organization
Puget Sound Educational Service District
Administers Early Head Start, Head Start and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) throughout King County outside of Seattle and Pierce County. Offers a paratransit program for employment related transportation needs to those who face barriers to accessing public transit.
Bus Driver Internship offered at Puget Sound Educational Service District