Part time Bus Driver

Applications will be accepted beginning
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 12:00 AM
(Pacific Standard Time)

Up to 185 day work year; 4 hours per day plus extra assignments as needed

$ per hour

Until filled (application review will begin October 6, 2026)

The Lowell School District seeks outstanding, highly qualified candidates for aPart time bus driver w. Paid training for bus driving certification/CDL is included in this position. Additional consideration given for those already possessing a CDL.

The employee will work with the MOT department as apart time bus driver during the school year and as needed. This position will include working with school principals, the public, teachers, administrators and students. This position may require evenings and split shifts. Some time periods will have more work than others. This employee will report to the Director of MOT. This position requires the candidate to have the ability to obtain, within 30days of hire, and maintain a CDL.

Hiring “bonus” to newly hired bus drivers, who begin their employment already possessing a current, valid CDL that enables them to drive a bus. This signing bonus shall consist of fifteen hundred dollars ($1500.00) to be paid in three (3) installments:
Five hundred dollars ($500.00) upon hire, with their first paycheck; five hundred dollars ($500.00) when they are fully trained to drive a route and having passed all physical exams, paid in the following pay period; and five hundred dollars ($500.00) upon successful completion of their probationary period, also paid in the following pay period.

• Establish and maintain effective working rapport with students, parents, and staff.
• Drive regular route school busses 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 busses for field trips, athletic events, and other out-of-town special excursions as assigned.
• Communicate problems to Transportation Supervisor as necessary. Operate two-way radio or cell phone.
• May be required to drive Special Education routes as scheduling and/or relief driving requirements dictate.
• Perform related work as required.

• Successful completion of advanced classroom and in-vehicle training and driving tests.
• Thorough knowledge of the operation and capabilities of District busses 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.
• Ability to remain available for evening or weekend meetings or driving assignments.

• Possession of a valid State of Oregon Bus Driver's license
• Successful…