Substitute Bus Driver Sisters School District

Substitute Bus Driver for Sisters School District

Starting Date: Immediately

Job : 5807192

Position Title: Substitute Bus Driver

Date: Updated June 29, 2026

Position Closes: Open Until Filled - ongoing recruitment

Date Available: As soon as possible

Position Summary: Operate school buses under all types of weather conditions to transport students and other authorized persons over regular “to and from” routes and on activity trips as authorized by the school district officials. Ensuring vehicles are safe operating condition and ensuring the safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from the bus. Serve as a courteous representative of the Sisters School District.

Work hours per day vary between 4.5 and 5 hours, 6:00am – 8:30am & 2:30pm – 4:30pm Monday – Friday.

• Inspect assigned vehicles, both interior and exterior for safety, appearance, and sanitation. Report deficiencies in equipment.
• Report all possible problem areas (safety hazards, parent/student concerns or complaints).
• Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of assigned district vehicles; sweeping, dusting and washing.
• Maintain required licenses, certificates, and first–aid card by attending required training classes and preserving a good driving record within ODE requirements.
• Operate a school bus in accordance with the laws of the State of Oregon and District policy/procedures.
• Assist students and other passengers with safe loading and unloading from the bus in both emergency situations and normal transport.
• Monitor students, parents, and staff members during transit to maintain order and ensure passenger safety. Take precautions to provide health and safety and protect the equipment.
• Report unsafe acts or conditions that require supervisory attention.
• Establish open lines of communication with supervisor, administration, and district staff, and cooperate to resolve problems professionally.
• Assess incidents, complaints, accidents, and potential emergency situations for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution.

Driving in all weather conditions, seated in a school bus of various makes or models. Exposed to inclement weather, hazardous traffic, and noise levels ranging from moderate to very loud. High level of contact with students and interaction with District personnel.

Must be able to sit for extended periods; regular climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, walking, and crouching. Frequent reaching, handling, talking, and hearing. Vision: near and far acuity, depth perception, focal length change, color, and peripheral vision.

Medium-Heavy – Exert force to 50–100 pounds occasionally and/or 25–50 pounds frequently, up to 10 pounds frequently. May involve standing/walking/carrying/pushing/pulling.

Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, following a period of training, licenses necessary for operating a school bus.

• Safety sensitive job class. Employees subject to random selection for mandatory alcohol/controlled substance testing.
• Background checks: driving record, criminal history, drug screening, and fingerprint check.

$25.65–$27.74 per hour, based on previous work experience, education, and training. Position not eligible for health insurance benefits.

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The Sisters School District is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status in our programs and activities. Race also includes physical characteristics historically associated with race, including but not limited to natural hair, hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles as defined by ORS 659A.001.

• At least 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• High School or Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Tracy Suckow
• 525 E Cascade Ave, Sisters, OR 97759, USA
• Phone:
• Email: tracy.suckow