Bus Driver

Corvallis School District 1; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Corvallis School District 1 is looking for a Bus Driver to safely transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and activities. Responsibilities include reporting malfunctions, complying with traffic regulations, and maintaining cleanliness within the bus.

The ideal candidate should have a valid driver’s license and the ability to manage student behavior to ensure safety during transport. Pay rates are $26.98 per hour for routes and $22.00 per hour for trips.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to follow safety regulations and procedures.
• Able to maintain order among students during trips.

Responsibilities

• Drive students safely to and from school, following strict schedules.
• Report any malfunctions or needed repairs on the vehicle.
• Comply with traffic regulations and ensure student safety while boarding and exiting.

Skills

Safe driving techniques

Communication skills

First-aid knowledge

Time management

Job description

Bus Driver Responsibilities

• Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs.
• Report delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios.
• Drive gasoline, diesel, or electrically powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities.
• Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order.
• Comply with traffic regulations in order to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Follow safety rules as students are boarding and exiting buses, and as they cross streets near bus stops.
• Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations, following strict time schedules.
• Read maps, and follow written and verbal geographic directions.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort.
• Escort small children across roads and highways.
• Keep bus interiors clean for passengers.
• Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures.
• Maintain order among pupils during trips, in order to ensure safety.
• Make minor repairs to vehicles.
• Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, fuel consumption, and/or fares received.
• Routes $26.98 per hour.
• Trips $22.00 per hour.