Bus Driver

JEFFERSON COUNTY SD 509J; Madras (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance & AD&D

PERS retirement contribution

Job summary

JEFFERSON County School District 509J in Madras, Oregon seeks a school bus driver to transport students safely on established routes under supervision, with potential schedule variations due to road conditions.

Minimum qualifications include 18+ years old and a valid Oregon CDL with passenger, air brake and S endorsements (or ability to obtain). Hours are 8 per day, 10 months per year, with benefits and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Hold a valid Oregon Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger, air brake and S endorsements or ability to obtain.
• First Aid/CPR certification required/desired.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transport students by school bus in a safe and professional manner.
• Operate under the transportation supervisor and established routes.
• Adjust to changing road conditions and schedule own work when needed.

Skills

CDL with passenger endorsement

Air brake endorsement

S endorsement

First Aid/CPR

Bilingual Spanish

Age 18+

Job description

Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5900555

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

DESIRED START DATE: August 31, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

HOURS: 8 hrs/day, but can vary

EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION

Jefferson County School District is committed to seeing every student realize their full potential while receiving a top-tier education. Our small Central Oregon community is rich in culture and beauty, providing some of the greatest assets Oregon has to offer. You’ll find breathtaking views, an abundance of outdoor activities and plenty of unique and enriching community events. It’s the perfect place to make an impact on the world, one student at a time.

*Our Students Flourish * Our Staff Cares For Each Other * Our District Gets Better Everyday

POSITION SUMMARY

This position transports students by school bus in a safe and professional manner. JOB SCOPE This position functions under the direction of the transportation supervisor and operates within established systems and rules. The work is somewhat recurring and routine although the position may encounter variations from the norm due to changing road conditions and routes. This position has little to no planning responsibility beyond the need to schedule own work and determine impediments to own work schedule.

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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE (Minimum Qualifications)

All bus drivers or others employed or employed in that capacity must:

• Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described within this job description
• Be at least 18 years of age;
• Hold a valid Oregon Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - or have ability to obtain;

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working as a school bus driver in a k-12 environment.
• Experience working in a CDL driver position in a non-school industry.
• Holds a valid Oregon commercial driver’s license (CDL) with passenger , air brake and “S” endorsement, school bus driver certificates/licenses and the ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card.
• Bilingual Spanish

COMPENSATION

• Wage Schedule:$26.23-$33.04/hr
• Work days:180 (10 month)
• *Personal days, Sick days
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance, AD&D, Long term disability included (Optional insurances available)
• JCSD 509-J pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution

*Employment contingent upon a successful outcome of Fingerprinting, Background check and Drug testing. (The $87.50 fee associated with criminal history record checks & fingerprinting, shall be the responsibility of the individual at the time of hire.)

Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Par #119

Control# 783

Position Type: Permanent

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Eddie Adams , Transportation Supervisor
• TRANSPORTATION
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]