Pupil Transportation Van​/Type Vehicle Driver at Centennial School District

Pupil Transportation Van/Type 10 Vehicle Driver at Centennial School District

Centennial SD 28J Transportation
- Portland, Oregon Open in Google Maps

Job : 5920193

Final date to receive applications: Oct 10, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION: Pupil Transportation Van/Type 10 Vehicle Drivers

LOCATION: Service Center
- Transportation Department

HOURS: 4 - 8 Hours Per Day (6am / 7am and work (with a split shift) until 4pm / 5 pm.
(4 hours minimum but up to 8 hours depending on routing schedule)

CALENDAR: 198 Days Per Year (July - June)

SALARY: $21.29 - $29.47 Per Hour (Range

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BENEFITS:

• PERS
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Optional Insurances
• Paid Leaves
• Holiday Pay
• etc.

START DATE: September 14, 2026, or when filled

Final date to receive applications: Open until filled

Centennial School District is hiring for Pupil Transportation Van/Type 10 Vehicle Drivers! Become a member of the Centennial School District Team! We offer paid training, competive pay, and great benefits!

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT(S): The position of Pupil Transportation Van/Type 10 Vehicle Driver transports students to and from school and to school related activities within the District and outside the District by driving vans and other type 10 vehicles, as defined by the Oregon Department of Transportation or Oregon Department of Education, equipped for transporting students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct daily pre-trip bus inspections of fluid levels and proper operation of lights, fluid leaks, belts, shock absorbers, springs, brakes, brake drums, turn signals, horn, wipers, mirrors, brakes, heaters, and outside condition of vehicle.
• Make minor adjustments and report major problems to supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and orderly environment for students and authorized passengers through effective student management techniques.
• Maintain a safe and clean vehicle by sweeping, vacuuming, fueling and washing, as appropriate.

Regular Bus Routes:

• Safely drive a van or other type 10 vehicle on an assigned route, loading and unloading students at predetermined stops.
• Safely transport students to and from school within an established time schedule.
• Maintain discipline on the van or other type 10 vehicle, issuing referrals for persistent behavior problems and reporting most critical behavior problems to supervisor.

Special Bus Routes:

• Safely drive a van or other type 10 vehicle.
• Assist students in entering and exiting the van or other type 10 vehicle, including the use of a wheel chair lift.
• Monitor physical well-being and needs of special need students during transport.
• Report on student behavior and physical needs to parents and teachers.
• Develop routes and specific stops based on home location and student destination.

Extra-Duty Bus Routes:

• Safely drive a van or other type 10 vehicle on activity runs which can include driving in unfamiliar areas, mountain driving, freeway driving, extended trips, night driving, and driving on congested and busy streets.

OTHER

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain records relating to student counts, student drop-off points, route times, pre-trip inspections, odometer readings, and student disciplinary actions.
• Report mechanical problems to technicians and/or supervisor.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS –

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Sufficient driving experience to demonstrate the ability to become skilled at safely driving large vehicles, transporting large numbers of people, and transporting individuals with special physical needs.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities
  
  Required:
  
  

Skill in operating special needs equipped type 10 buses and vans in a safe and lawful manner during varying weather, road, and traffic conditions, and to recognize when…