Bus Driver Sub/Trainee Pool Job Eugene area,Oregon USA,Transportation

Position: 2025/2026 Bus Driver Sub/ Trainee Pool

Eugene Public Schools is taking applications for regular, substitute, or trainee school bus drivers for current and anticipated openings. Drives District buses to safely transport students between bus stops and schools, on field trips, or as assigned.

Position Pay

For TRAINEES
: $18.90 – Route and Bus Driver Training
For SUBSTITUTES
: $22.50/HR on call (No Benefits)
For REGULAR
: $22.50 – 28.24/HR PAY GRADE 9 (Benefits)

Essential Functions

Drive regular route school buses as prescribed by assigned route and time schedule, and specified bus stops. Modify route temporarily in response to traffic or weather conditions.

Initiate and administer discipline and reward systems to control student passenger behavior. Assign seating and train students in safe riding practices, street crossing, and emergency evacuation procedures.

Perform pre‑trip inspection of bus brakes, tires, emergency exits, lights, instruments, emergency equipment, and general operability; maintain interior cleanliness of bus.

Complete required reports of odometer readings, bus malfunctions, student conduct, and trips.

Attend and participate in required classroom training programs, departmental meetings and planning sessions.

Drive buses for special excursions as assigned.

Communicate problems to District supervisory, routing, and maintenance personnel or school administrators as necessary. Operate two‑way radio.

May be required to drive Special Education routes as scheduling and/or relief driving requirements dictate.

Perform related work as required.

Senior Driving Assignments

Drive buses for field trips, athletic events, and other out‑of‑town special excursions as assigned.

Ability to operate any and all District buses and bus equipment.

Ability to drive safely under pressure of time constraints, student misbehavior, hazardous road conditions, and traffic demands.

Punctuality and ability to pace activity to meet time schedules.

Knowledge of student behavioral management techniques and ability to control large groups of students.

Ability to represent the District's objectives of courtesy and responsibility to the public.

Experiences differentiating practices for diverse populations.

Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse students, staff, and community populations.

Ability to remain available for daily driving assignments.

Bus Driver Trainee

Possession of a valid State of Oregon Driver's license.

Five years of successful driving experience.

Ability to successfully complete a physical examination, required DMV testing, required ODE classes, and First‑Aid training.

Substitute / Regular Bus Driver

Possession of a valid State of Oregon Bus Driver's license.

Successful completion of core classes, training in first‑aid, a physical examination, and faultless driving record.

Senior Driving Assignments (additional)

Three years experience as a Bus Driver.

Successful completion of advanced classroom and in‑vehicle training and driving tests.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual proficiency and/or multicultural experience strongly preferred.

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Upon offer of employment applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police Department and the FBI through a process authorized by the Eugene School District 4J. Applicants would be responsible for the one‑time fingerprint clearance fee.

An affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. The Eugene School District 4J does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints, please contact the HR Department at .

It is the District's policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans' preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:

Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non‑service connected pension.

Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicant's Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215), which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veteran's disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).

For veterans' preference to apply, the required military documents must be submitted to the District at the time of application submission.

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Bus Driver Sub​/Trainee Pool

Bus Driver Sub/Trainee Pool