School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

REYNOLDS SD 7 TRANSPORTATION – Fairview, Oregon. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 5727328
Final date to receive applications: Jun 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: May 20, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Transporting students safely to and from school and school‑related activities. Serving as a consistent, safe “face” for students and making a difference in a child’s life. Guaranteed 5 hours per day on a split shift (approximately 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Many drivers work 6–8 hours per day; additional hours are available if desired; may work during district breaks between routes.

Director of Transportation.

• Safely drive a school bus on assigned routes in accordance with district policies, procedures, and state laws.
• Assess potential emergency situations and take appropriate action to protect passenger wellbeing.
• Supervise, assist, and instruct students and other passengers for safe loading and unloading during regular and emergency situations and at specific stops.
• Assist special‑needs students with wheelchairs, safety vests, oxygen tanks, anger management, seizures, and other related concerns.
• Conduct vehicle pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections as prescribed by law.
• Report mechanical defects per district policies and state laws.
• Provide a safe and nurturing environment on the bus.
• Clean assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior, to maintain appearance, sanitation, and safety.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Instruct students twice yearly on safe bus riding and evacuation procedures per OAR 581‑053‑0210(2).
• Accurately complete forms and reports.
• Comply with district policies, procedures, and state regulations regarding school bus operation.
• Attend all required state, district, and department meetings and training.

• Assist other personnel as required.
• Add oil, coolant, and fuel to the assigned vehicle to maintain safe operating condition.

Perform all assigned duties satisfactorily; work under direct supervision and independently using standardized routines; communicate effectively; comply with all district policies and procedures, including those in the Reynolds School District Transportation Handbook.

• Experience:
  
  Three years of experience driving personal and/or commercial vehicles.

Knowledge of:

• State and district laws, rules, and regulations governing school bus operation, traffic safety, passenger loading/unloading, and student management.
• Traffic signs and devices.
• Safe motor vehicle driving techniques.
• Use of communication devices such as radios.
• Use of city and highway maps.

Ability to:

• Operate large school buses safely and lawfully in varying weather, road, and traffic conditions.
• Maintain decorum with students of diverse backgrounds.
• Learn specific bus routes, complete scheduled routes on time, and adjust to schedule changes.
• Operate buses for extended periods, including over‑the‑road special activity trips, in congested city streets, mountain, and rural roads.
• Maintain a safe and appropriate atmosphere among students and report discipline issues.
• Identify and report mechanical and safety equipment problems per district procedures.
• Write legibly and produce clear, brief written and oral reports.
• Maintain a safe driving record and appropriate licensure and certification.
• Establish effective working relationships and communication skills with diverse individuals.
• Speak, read, and comprehend English sufficiently for public interactions and official inquiries.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required skills and knowledge.

• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain licenses, certifications, and cards necessary for operating a school bus while on duty.
• Ability to pass DOT physical examinations.
• Maintain a driving record meeting or exceeding ODE and district standards.
• Pass pre‑employment alcohol/controlled substance tests and be subject to random…