Substitute Bus Driver (up to 40 hours a week)
South Wasco County School District
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain one.
- Possess and maintain an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the position.
Responsibilities
- Operate school buses and/or district vehicles safely.
- Collect a pre-trip inspection checklist to check vehicle conditions.
- Adhere to prescribed routes and schedules.
Skills
Education
Job description
Location: South Wasco County School District – Maupin, Oregon
Starting Date: Immediately
South Wasco County School District #1 – Substitute Bus Driver
Title: Substitute School Bus Driver
Reports To: Transportation Coordinator
Work Year: No guarantee of days/hours (181 student contact days in a school year)
The position of substitute bus driver operates school buses and/or other district vehicles when contracted drivers cannot. Sub drivers transport students to and from school and related activities in a safe, timely, and economical manner.
- Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations governing school transportation.
- Knowledge of safe driving techniques and motor vehicle laws.
- Knowledge of the basic operation of a school bus.
- Knowledge of proper procedures to follow in case of an emergency.
- Knowledge of communication and behavior management techniques to effectively interact with students.
- Ability to possess and maintain a valid Oregon Driver's License and maintain an insurable status for automobile liability coverage.
- Ability to possess and maintain a driving record that conforms to the requirements of the State Department of Education for the issue of a School Bus Driver’s Certificate.
- Ability to successfully complete classroom and on‑the‑road vehicle operation training and defensive driving training.
- Must hold a current recognized first aid card or be willing to obtain one if directed by the district.
- Must have a current Oregon driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
- Possess and maintain an appropriate and valid Oregon Class B Commercial Driver's License issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, as certified by a physician.
Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities described within this job description.
- Operate the vehicle in accordance with Oregon Revised Statutes, Department of Motor Vehicle Code, School Bus Driver’s Manual, and district policies and procedures.
- Adhere to prescribed route, including time schedules and designated student pick‑up and drop‑off locations.
- Deliver assigned vehicle for regular maintenance and service work as per arranged schedule.
- Report immediately any mechanical trouble, tire problems, inoperable safety equipment, or other questionable items to supervisor and/or bus mechanic.
- Accept responsibility for transporting authorized students safely under all types of conditions.
- Conduct a pre‑trip inspection of the vehicle and report any deficiencies in equipment to the proper authority immediately.
- Maintain the assigned vehicle by cleaning items such as the windshield, light lenses, floors and seats.
- Report any problems or safety hazards that exist or occur on routing, such as traffic, stops, physical obstacles, and students.
- Maintain a safe and orderly atmosphere on the bus at all times by enforcing compliance with district policies through persuasion, verbal warnings, and/or completing discipline referrals.
- Participate in meetings with school administrators to resolve student discipline problems.
- Complete daily maintenance checklist, including recording fuel, oil, and mileage readings, fueling the bus, and adding oil and water as appropriate.
- Display good judgment and discretion in operating a vehicle in all weather and traffic conditions.
- Greet students in a pleasant and friendly manner as they arrive and depart the vehicle.
- Maintain a neat, clean and courteous presence while on duty.
- Transport students, teachers and other authorized persons on special trips and activity trips in or outside the district.
- Participate in periodic in‑service training.
- Provide assistance to students with special transportation needs.
- Maintain a positive and effective working relationship with staff and students.
It is essential to read and interpret documents written in English such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. It is essential to speak English effectively to individuals or small groups, and to write simple correspondence or memos.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Work effectively with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech and dress in a neat, clean and appropriate professional manner. Have regular and punctual attendance. Confer regularly with other licensed staff and supervisor. Follow all district policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority. Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or district patron. Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, wet and/or humid conditions, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate.
- Stand/Walk: 4-6 hrs
- Sit: 5-8 hrs
- Drive: 5-8 hrs
- Use hands repetitively: single grasping, pushing and pulling, fine manipulation
- Use feet repetitively: no
- Bend: frequently
- Squat: frequently
- Climb Stairs: frequently
- Lift: frequently
- Lifting capabilities:
- Sedentary work: lift 10 lbs occasionally
- Light work: lift 20 lbs occasionally
- Medium work: lift 50 lbs occasionally, 25 lbs frequently
- Medium heavy work: lift 75 lbs occasionally, 35 lbs frequently
- Heavy work: lift 125 lbs occasionally
As a mandatory reporter (ORS.419b.010) you are required to immediately report to law enforcement and/or the Department of Human Services any instances of suspected child abuse.
South Wasco County School District prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to an individual's perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.
Full-Time
$19.95 to $19.95 per hour
Administration > Transportation
Substitute > Substitute
Support Staff > Transportation
- Aimee Hovis, HR
- South Wasco County School District
- Phone: 541-395-2645
- Email: aimeeh@swasco.net
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