Position Type :

Transportation / Bus Driver

Date Posted : 9 / 7 / 2023

9 / 7 / 2023

Location :

RPA Operations Center

Date Available : 10 / 02 / 2023

10 / 02 / 2023

Closing Date :

09 / 29 / 2023 Part-time Bus Driver

Job details :

Salary : $23.00 - $30.00 an hour

Job Type : Part-time

Reports To : Facilities & Maintenance Manager

Schedule : Monday to Friday

• Two to four hours per day; work hours vary due to emergencies and seasonal or operational demands
• Up to 185 days annually

Qualifications :

• Must comply with the license requirements of the State of Oregon and enjoy working with young people.
• Must have or be able to obtain a type 20 driver's license (ability to drive a shuttle bus with 14 passengers)
• Must have or be able to obtain an Oregon School Bus Driver's License; preference given to those with a current license
• Applicants must know or be willing to learn the information contained in such publications as Oregon School Bus Driver's Manual, Emergency Procedures for School Bus Drivers, and Oregon State Board of Education's Regulations Governing Pupils Riding School Buse.
• Excellent driving record

Bus Driver Job Functions :

• Driving a school bus on an assigned route in all weather conditions; communicating safety hazards that may exist or occur along the route as necessary with Dispatcher
• Loading and unloading students at specific stops on an established time schedule. Keeping to an assigned schedule. In the event of a delay, notify the direct supervisor
• Conducting vehicle pre and post-trip inspection as prescribed by law
• Completing forms and reports as assigned, i.e., driving hours, student counts, bus stop times, trip sheets, and mileage reports
• Maintaining a bus provides a safe and hygienic atmosphere, inside and out. Bus swept after each route, and trash was emptied weekly.

The Dash area and interior are kept free of debris

• Driving a bus on special trips outside or inside the District
• Maintaining discipline on the bus and reporting discipline problems to appropriate staff
• Maintaining regular and consistent attendance and punctuality
• Performing related duties consistent with job description and assignment, e.g., Bus evacuation drills. Performs other duties as assigned by the District
• Attend all classes and participates in all training required by RPA and Oregon Dept. of Ed
• In addition to regular daily transportation of students, this position requires deliveries of technology & school supplies to students' homes.

Deliveries are irregular and may frequently happen at the beginning and end of the school year

Additional Driving is required for field trips that happen periodically outside of regular hours

Physical Requirements : The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand for prolonged periods.The employee must regularly be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach and lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Strength : Medium-Heavy - Exert force up to 50 pounds occasionally and / or 25-50 pounds of force frequently, up to 10 pounds frequently.

Last updated : 2024-06-16