Bus Driver jobs in Yakima, WA

ESD 105 strives to provide the best professional service to its clients. We recognize the contribution our employees make to our organization, our schools and our community. ESD 105 is committed to attracting and maintaining professional and dedicated staff who will help us fulfill this commitment.

ESD 105 shall provide equal employment opportunity and treatment for all applicants and staff in recruitment, hiring, retention, assignment, transfer, promotion, and training. Such equal employment opportunity shall be provided without discrimination with respect to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Domestic partners registered with the state of Washington will be offered the same rights/benefits as spouses to the extent that treatment is not in conflict with state or federal law. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the ESD's Title IX/RCW 28A.640 Officer and Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 33 South Second Avenue, Yakima, WA (509) 454-2858.

Retirement System - Anyone eligible to belong to the retirement system must pay into the retirement system.

Health Benefits - Anyone working at least half-time has full coverage for medical, dental, and vision for self and spouse and children (may include employee contribution). Anyone working less than half-time is not covered. If employment starts on the first working day of the month then the employee will be covered for that month. If employment starts any other working day of the month, then health coverage starts the first working day of the following month. Health coverage ends the last day of the month in which termination takes place. (Employees not employed during the summer months are covered provided they are returning in the fall.)

Section 125 - A Section 125 plan has been implemented to assist employees in possibly saving some funds by having their medical premium deducted on a pre-tax basis. In addition, the employee has the ability to have pre-tax deductions made for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement.

Annual Leave
o Full-time exempt staff earn two days per month. Less than full-time earns leave on a pro rata basis.
o Full-time non-exempt staff start earning one day per month up to two days per month depending on length of service. Less than full-time earns leave on a pro rata basis.

Sick Leave - One day per month is earned for full-time employment. Less than full-time earns leave on a pro rata basis. (Sick leave can be used for the illnesses of a family member as defined in Leave Policy - Temporary Disability, #6300.)

Floating Holiday - Staff who accrue vacation time receive a floating holiday.

Employee Assistant Program - An Employee Assistance Program is available to all staff.

Holidays - All major holidays are observed:

1. New Year's Day - January 1
2. Martin Luther King Day - 3rd Monday of January
3. Presidents' Day - 3rd Monday of February
4. Memorial Day - Last Monday of May
5. Juneteenth, Emancipation Day - June 19
6. Independence Day - July 4
7. Labor Day - 1st Monday of September
8. Veterans' Day - November 11
9. Thanksgiving Day - 4th Thursday of November
10. Day After Thanksgiving - 4th Friday of November
11. Christmas Eve - December 24
12. Christmas Day - December 25
13. New Year's Eve - December 31

Automatic Payroll Deposit (optional)

Automatic Deductions (optional)

Deferred Compensation and Tax Sheltered Annuities - Available to all staff.