Bus Driver

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all rules, regulations and responsibilities set forth by the Oregon Department of Education‑Pupil Transportation.
  * see Oregon Pupil Transportation Manual
• Develop and maintain regular, functional bus routes. Ensure that there is an updated route in the bus and at the center at all times
• Ensure that all child restraints are properly installed in bus and that the proper child safety seat is used for each child
• Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip bus inspections before and after each route with assistance from Bus Monitor
• Ensure that bus is attended at all times by driver, staff, or parent when children are present
• Demonstrate positive guidance techniques with children
• Report all accidents and mechanical problems to Transportation manager, all incidents to Team Leader. When maintenance is required you must have prior approval from Transportation Manager
• Maintain assigned bus by keeping it clean, fueled, and equipped for emergencies
• Ensure each child riding the bus has a Bus Policy, Emergency Card and Parent release form on the bus at all times
• Communicate with Child and Family Advocates (CFA), Teachers and TAs after each route regarding any issues or concerns that arise regarding a child
• Maintain a variety of records and reports and submit monthly to supervisor
• Conduct an evacuation drill for each class monthly
• Ensure that every attempt is made to pick up children and that an authorized person is present when children are delivered home or to child care provider
• Be responsible for a cellular phone and fuel card

• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned
• Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of Agency
• Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community
• Keep current and accurate records and file reports on time
• Maintain confidentiality in regards to staff and family information
• Maintain objectives and professional standards
• Improve self-skills and education
• Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy
• Be present at work in order to provide consistency of services
• Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner
• Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties
• And or any other duties deemed necessary by your supervisor

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Valid Oregon CDL/School Bus Driver’s License, or the ability to get licensing within 3 months of hire date
• Current First Aid and CPR cards.
• Previous bus driving experience
• Skills in working with children and families
• Adequate means of transportation
• Ability to keep accurate records

* Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Operate a school bus requiring a CDL and school bus driver's license and the ability to drive a private or Agency vehicle; must possess a valid driver's license and personal automobile or provide a plan that will allow fulfillment of position requirements
• Must meet the medical requirements approved by the Oregon Administrative Rule 581‑053‑0040. This physical must also conform to the requirements of the FMCSA and the Oregon Department of Transportation for all commercial motor vehicle operators.
  • Drivers may be required to demonstrate ability to: open and close a manually operated bus entrance door control with a force of at least 30 pounds; climb and descend steps with a maximum step height of 17 1/2 inches; operate two hand controls simultaneously and quickly; have a reaction time of 3/4 of a second or less from the throttle to the brake control;
    
    carry or drag a 125 pound person 30 feet in 30 seconds or less; depress a brake pedal with the foot to a pressure of at least 90 pounds; depress a clutch pedal with the foot to a pressure…