Substitute Bus Driver

Crook County School District; Prineville (OR); On-site; USD 24,796 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Crook County School District is seeking a substitute school bus driver to transport students to and from school and activities in a safe, professional manner. The driver reports to the Transportation Manager and must maintain licenses, certifications, and training hours.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, English communication skills, and the ability to operate buses safely in varying weather and traffic conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication.
• Ability to operate school buses safely in varying conditions; recognize unsafe conditions.
• Adhere to the federal drug-free workplace requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive a bus on an assigned route in all weather conditions.
• Load and unload students at stops on a scheduled time.
• Complete pre- and post-trip inspections as required.
• Report mechanical difficulties according to policy.
• Maintain a clean and safe bus interior and exterior.
• Maintain discipline and coordinate with staff on discipline matters.
• Interact professionally with students, parents, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, and training hours.
• Drive on special trips inside or outside the district.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Safety awareness

Drug-free workplace compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

A substitute school bus driver transports students to and from school and other authorized activities in a safe and professional manner. Reports to the Transportation Manager.

Responsibilities

• Drive a bus on an assigned route in all weather conditions.
• Load and unload students at specific stops on an established time schedule.
• Conduct a vehicle pre and post trip inspection as prescribed by law.
• Report mechanical difficulties according to department process.
• Complete assigned forms and reports in a timely manner.
• Maintain the bus to provide a safe and clean atmosphere, inside and out.
• Maintain discipline on bus and report discipline problems to appropriate staff; attend student-parent meetings regarding school bus discipline problems, as required.
• Interact professionally and courteously with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Maintain appropriate licenses, certifications, and training hours as required.
• Drive bus on special trips inside or outside the District.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Fulfill working conditions and physical effort listed below.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written communication.
• Ability to operate school buses in a safe and lawful manner during varying weather, road, and traffic conditions; and to recognize when conditions are unsafe for bus operation.
• Adhere to the federal requirements of a drug-free workplace.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Length of Year: Days as Assigned. Length of Day: As assigned by Manager.
• Possess the ability to sit for extended periods of time and perform regular climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, walking, and crouching.
• Frequent talking, hearing, reaching, and use of hands for fine manipulation.
• Possess ability to exert force to 50-100 pounds occasionally and 25-50 pounds of force frequently.
• Frequent near and far acuity, depth perception, focal length change, color vision, and peripheral vision.
• Possible exposure to inclement weather conditions and hazardous traffic and/or driving conditions.
• Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud.
• Working closely with children can be physically and emotionally demanding.

Other Information

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, which includes testing for THC/marijuana in accordance with policy and federal law and passing the Oregon Department of Education background check.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

If hired, you will be required to read and sign this job description.