Head Bus Driver Job Astoria area,Oregon USA,Transportation

Head Bus Driver

KNAPPA SD 4 District Position - Astoria, Oregon Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Knappa School District 4

Job Details

Job : 5913423
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 02, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

(1) High school diploma or equivalent.
(2) Valid Oregon Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements.
(3) Minimum three (3) years experience driving a school bus, with routing experience preferred.
(4) Experience in the use of a two-way radio.
(5) Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Thorough knowledge of district geography, area roadways, and surface streets. Ability to operate and interpret bus routing software and computer systems. Excellent customer service and communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to communicate effectively with administrators, bus drivers, school staff, and parents. Ability to troubleshoot problems and implement corrective action. Knowledge of office procedures and records management practices. Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.

Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

JOB GOAL: To support the efficient and safe operation of the district’s transportation program by coordinating routing, communications, records management, and daily logistics in collaboration with the Superintendent and transportation staff.

SUPERVISES: N/A — This position does not supervise or evaluate other employees.

Service Delivery

(1) Drive assigned bus routes as scheduled, and provide substitute driving coverage as needed.
(2) Operate and interpret bus routing software to develop, maintain, and update accurate route and stop information.
(3) Input and maintain accurate student transportation data, including regular and special education assignments.
(4) Assign students to appropriate buses in compliance with Individual Education Plan (IEP) guidelines as they relate to transportation.
(5) Maintain accurate maps, route records, and related documentation.
(6) Assist in preparing route and stop information for administrative review and distribution.
(7) Dispatch bus operators and assistants via radio as needed; receive, respond to, and relay radio communications.
(8) Record and track leave requests for operators and assistants and assist in arranging route coverage for absences, mechanical issues, or emergencies.
(9) Transmit instructions to bus operators regarding route changes, road closures or detours, and students not attending school.
(10) Answer phones and respond to inquiries from parents, school staff, and the public in a professional and timely manner; route calls to appropriate personnel as needed.
(11) Maintain a log of calls related to early or late buses and other routine communications.
(12) Notify schools of bus number or route changes and communicate late bus arrivals.
(13) Follow established procedures for emergency situations and transmit emergency information to drivers and supervisors on duty.
(14) Assist in maintaining attendance records and monitoring assignments for drivers and assistants.
(15) Perform routine office duties as necessary, including filing, data entry, and records maintenance.
(16) Assist the Superintendent and Business Manager with reports, surveys, and other administrative tasks as needed.
(17) Demonstrate initiative in the performance of assigned duties.

Employee Qualities/Responsibilities

(18) Meet and deal effectively with the general public, staff members, administrators, and other contacts using tact and good judgment.
(19) Follow attendance, punctuality, and other qualities of an appropriate work ethic.
(20) Ensure adherence to good safety standards at all times.
(21) Maintain confidentiality regarding school and workplace matters.
(22) Model and maintain high ethical standards.
(23) Maintain expertise in assigned areas to fulfill position goals and objectives.
(24) Participate successfully in training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to the assignment.

Inter/Intra-Agency Communication and Delivery

(25) Inform schools of bus number and route changes…