School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver - $2500 Incentive

Parkrose SD 3 District Wide
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Job : 5751098 Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled Posted: Jun 01, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Starting Wage: $27.04 - $36.59 DOE

Hours: Monday – Friday
- Hours range from 20-22.6 per week depending on route

Benefits Included – Generous Health Insurance and Retirement Contributions

Days: 176 days per year

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Bus Drivers Wanted

Parkrose School District

School Year

Starting Wage: $27.04 - $36.59 DOE

Hours: Monday – Friday
- Hours range from 20-22.6 per week depending on route

Benefits Included – Generous Health Insurance and Retirement Contributions

Days: 176 days per year

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Overview:
The job of a "District School Bus Driver", is to safely operate a passenger bus, for the purpose of safely transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from school and district sponsored events. Driver's enforce rules, regulations, and laws to ensure the school bus is operating safely; and ensure the safety of students during transport and while loading and unloading from the school bus.

Job Requirements
:

• Prior job-related experience is preferred but not required.
  We will train new drivers.
• You must be 21 years of age or older.
• Regular Attendance must be maintained
• Evidence of Insurability
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Commercial Driver's License
• School Bus Driver's Certificate
• Current First Aid/CPR Card
• This position is subject to random drug testing under Department of Transportation guidelines
• Multicultural Competency

Preferred:

• Bilingual
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred

Reports to: Supervisor of Transportation

License, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing

Required:

• Oregon Department of Education
  - Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
  • Cost to employee: of $12.50 for fingerprinting; $75.00 for background check (deducted from first paycheck)
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or the ability to obtain

Parkrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Essential

Job Responsibilities:

• Operates District school buses for the purpose of safely transporting students over scheduled routes, to/from school or other approved designated school activities.
• Operates District school buses in accordance with District policies and procedures, and in compliance with all State of Oregon traffic laws and regulations (OAR's and ORS's).
• Supervises, assists and instructs students and other passengers in safe bus riding practice, entry and exiting of the bus during regular and emergency situations.
• Performs designated pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the assigned school bus in accordance with District policies and procedures and laws of the State of Oregon. Inspects assigned vehicles (i.e. brake system, oil levels, coolant, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that the vehicle is in a safe operating condition.
• Assesses potential emergency situations for the purpose of taking appropriate action to protect the well-being of passengers.
• Immediately reports and identified mechanical or operational defects in the assigned school bus in compliance with District policies and procedures.
• Reports all incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations in compliance with District policies and procedures.
• Cleans assigned vehicles, both interior/exterior, for the purpose of maintaining appearance, sanitation and safety of vehicle.
• Instructs students and/or passengers twice yearly on safe bus riding and evacuations as required by "Physical Examinations OAR."
• Prepares all required reports, forms or other documents as required by the District.
• Is knowledgeable and complies with District and State regulations regarding the operation of a school bus.

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Fuels assigned vehicle for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.
• Provides…