What are the responsibilities and job description for the 24/25 SY Applicant Pool - Bus Driver - Student Transportation position at Portland Public Schools?
Posting Timeline
This is an applicant pool for the 2024-2025 school year. Hiring is completed prior to and at the beginning of each school year, but vacancies may occur throughout the year and are filled as needed. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
All PPS job offers are contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check, including fingerprinting and criminal records.
Position Details
School Bus Drivers - “WE MOVE THE FUTURE.”
School Bus Drivers primarily serve families of students with special needs in smaller-sized bus service to & from school. As a School Bus Driver, you value student safety and provide exceptional service.
When you will work
- Monday to Friday, 30 hours a week
- 6) hour guarantee per day as a split shift of (3) hours each shift :
Morning Shift : 5 : 45 to 9 : 00 am
What we offer
What you will do
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The School Bus Driver shall be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a school bus on assigned daily routes, and / or extra runs. Performs related work as assigned by the Driver Supervisor. Specific duties shall include :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
WORKING CONDITIONS
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Persons with certain disabilities may be capable of performing the essential duties of this class with or without reasonable accommodation, depending on the nature of the disability.
Work Environment : Driving a school bus on public roads and highways, frequently during times of heavy traffic, exposure to cold and hot weather conditions, regular evening, weekend, and variable hours which may also include split shifts.
Hazards : Road and highway traffic with possible emergency situations, contact with dissatisfied or angry individuals, work in a close environment with significant interaction with noisy, active and unruly children, exposure to gas, diesel and exhaust fumes.
Physical Demands : Sitting for extended periods of time. Climb and descend steps, operate two hand and two foot controls simultaneously and quickly, have a reaction time of ¾ a second or less from the throttle to the brake control, carry or drag a 125 pound person 30 feet in 30 seconds or less, depress a school bus brake pedal with the foot to a pressure of a least 90 pounds and depress a clutch pedal with the foot to a pressure of a least 40 pounds (unless operating an automatic transmission). Bending, crouching, stooping and walking to conduct safety inspection of vehicle, hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone, seeing to read a variety of technology route maps, materials and inspecting vehicle for damage and safety deficiencies. Mental acuity to concentrate while performing driving duties and to maintain order with school bus passengers.
FTE (or hrs / week) : 0.75 (30 hrs / week)
Work Schedule / Year : 182 days per year
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit : ATU
Benefits Information
Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.
Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS / OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP / IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.
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Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials . With the District’s focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.
The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran’s status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.
Accessibility Statement
Conflict / Complaint Resolution Proces
Salary : $15 - $29
