Bus Driver

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bandon School District

Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Driver

Date Posted: 12/4/2025

Location: BSD Transportation

Job Title: Bus Driver

Supervisor: Director of Transportation

Job Classification: Classified

Purpose: The Bus Driver safely operates a passenger school bus, for the purpose of safely transporting students and staff over scheduled routes to and from school and to and from District sponsored events. The incumbent ensures the school bus is operating safely; and ensures the safety of students during transport and while loading and unloading from the school bus.

Definitions for use in this

Job Description:

"School bus" or "bus" includes any school bus or transportation vehicle within the transportation fleet.

"Procedures" includes any District policy, District administrative regulation, or formal written procedure governed by the District transportation department.

Nature & Scope: The Bus Driver works independently following standardized routines under general supervision. The nature of the work requires strict adherence to policies, procedures, and regulations. The incumbent interfaces and problem‑solves with students, school administrative staff, transportation colleagues, teachers and non‑licensed school staff. Because this job involves frequent interaction with students, the position requires a high level of professional decorum, calm, and ability to act as a role model to young people.

The incumbent does not have supervisory responsibilities, but may provide guidance and assistance to regular or temporary employees, as required.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conducts oneself in the best interest of students, in accordance with the highest traditions of public education and in support of the District’s mission.
• Safely operates district school buses for the purpose of transporting students over scheduled routes to and from school and to and from district-sponsored events and activities. Operates district school buses in accordance with district procedures and in compliance with all state of Oregon traffic laws and regulations regarding the operation of a school bus.
• Appropriately and safely operates all devices associated with operating and inspecting a school bus, including but not limited to electronic inspection devices, first aid kits, bodily fluid kits, fire extinguishers, emergency triangles, tire irons, car seats, safety vests, wheelchairs and wheelchair securements, wheelchair lifts, oxygen tanks, backpacks, securement straps, seatbelts, and two‑way radios.
• Maintains and enforces student order on the school bus. Follows established procedures regarding student management.
• Regulates heating and ventilating equipment provided on bus for the comfort of passengers.
• Instructs, supervises, and assists students and other passengers in safely crossing roadways and the safe entry and exiting of the bus during regular and emergency situations. Twice each year instructs students and other riders on safe bus riding and bus evacuations as required by law.
• Performs designated pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of the assigned school bus in accordance with district procedures and laws of the state of Oregon. Undertakes inclement weather procedures as necessary, including chaining the bus when necessary.
• Immediately reports any identified mechanical or operational defects in the assigned school bus in compliance with state regulations.
• Reports all incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations in compliance with district procedures.
• Cleans interiors and windshields of school buses for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance and sanitation of the vehicle in accordance with district procedures.
• Prepares all required reports, forms or other documents and maintains accurate records.
• Maintains confidentiality, with specific understanding of the privacy rights of students.
• Effectively communicates with students and parents to create an orderly and safe experience for student riders.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other members of the transportation staff, school personnel, students, and parents. Effectively works and communicates with students,…