Bus Driver in Training

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:
9/10/2026

Location:
Transportation Department
THIS POSITION IS FOR THOSE CANDIDATES THAT DO NOT CURRENTLY HOLD A CDL. If you have a current CDL, please apply for the position titled "School Bus Driver".

TITLE: BUS DRIVER IN-TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Have and maintain a current Oregon Driver's License.
3. Ability to operate school vans, practice safe driving, perform pre and post trip inspections, prepare and maintain accurate records, and report vehicle defects as appropriate.
4. Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
6. Able to be certified or to become certified in first aid.
7. Able to be trained in behavior intervention methodologies in such areas as student restraint, safety, medication, and physical management and intervention systems.
8. Possess strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a team member in an environment with changing tasks and priorities.
9. Able to assist, console, and manage students who may be emotional, distraught, or frustrated.
10. Able to remain calm, focused, and in control when working with students, parents, guardians, and community members who may be upset.
11. Able to follow written and verbal direction, be flexible, and take the initiative to seek clarity and take action when needed.
12. Be or become knowledgeable and supportive of district student discipline procedures.
13. Able to organize and set priorities for accomplishing work in a timely and effective manner.
14. Able to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, students, parents, volunteers, and community members.
15. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
16. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
17. This position is subject to random drug testing under Department of Transportation guidelines and in compliance with District Anti-drug and alcohol prevention programs.
18. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Transportation Supervisor

NUMBER OF HOURS PER DAY: Varies but minimum of 5 HOURS PER DAY

NUMBER OF DAYS WORKED PER SCHOOL YEAR: 186 DAYS PER YEAR

HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $22.58 - $31.78 PER HOUR (RANGE 12)

JOB GOAL: This position provides services with specific responsibilities for transporting students over assigned routes; ensuring safe vehicle operation and required inspections; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading, under the direct supervision of the transportation supervisors.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading, including emergency situations (to include emergency evacuations), home to school and school-related events.
2. Provides assistance to students with disabilities and special considerations that require one-on one for supervised transportation.
3. Oversees student safety in the vehicle, and takes steps to intervene when students are not in control or may be in dangerous or unsafe situations.
4. May intervene with students to implement physical and/or behavioral strategies.
5. May provide assistance with walkers, wheelchairs, canes, crutches.
6. When communicating with students, parents, community members, and other staff members, exercises discretion and assures protection of student confidentiality consistent with the direction and guidance of staff, administrators, and school/district policies and procedures.

7. Participates in training that addresses health needs related to anticipated emergencies; may need to respond to emergency medical issues per training.
8. Attend all meetings, required trainings, etc. for the purpose of maintaining skills and meeting district and state requirements.
9. Operates a bus for the purpose of transporting students over scheduled routes, home to school and to school events in a safe and timely manner.
10. Informs school personnel, parents, etc. of practices and incidents (i.e., rules, regulations, laws, procedures, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for follow-up action and/or proper procedures.
11. Maintains assigned vehicle, both interior and exterior for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance, and sanitation of vehicle.
12. Performs routine vehicle pre and post trip inspections for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and reporting mechanical defects if noted.
13. Prepares documentation (i.e., incident reports, inspections, passenger misconduct, mileage, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
14. Supervises students during transit for the purpose of maintaining safety and following district policy.
15. DRIVERS IN TRAINING will also complete training program as implemented by the Transportation Department and ODE requirements.

Applicants recommended for conditional employment are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal record check at their own expense (presently $12.50 per employee).

Oregon City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veteran status, familial status, genetic information, and/or disability of employee, with or without reasonable accommodations, is able to perform the essential functions of the position.