Bus Driver

Job Goal:

To provide safe bus transportation for children, parents, and staff.


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

General Staff Responsibilities:

• 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

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• 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.

Physical Requirements:

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 of at least 40 pounds unless operating an automatic transmission; exit from an emergency door opening of 24 x 48 inches at least 42 inches from the ground in ten seconds or less. Drivers must be physically able to open all emergency exits installed in any school bus they drive.
• Sit for long periods and maintain intense concentration, particularly in poor driving conditions.
• Lift and move heavy and/or bulky objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Make precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintain static arm-hand positions.
• Work with children requiring the ability to walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on floor etc.
• Frequently bend, kneel and/or crouch.
• Perform repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.
• Perform regular sanitation of equipment which may require the use of broom, carpet sweeper, and mop.
• Maintain the safety of the environment and children through visual, auditory and smelling
• Observe, compare, and monitor behaviors, records and data to determine compliance with prescribed standards.
• Comprehend, analyze, and make inferences and references from written material
• Produce written documentation with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar
• Perform physical inventory of equipment and/or supplies.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Work Environment/Conditions:

• The work environment includes working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions.
• Requires exposure to cleaning fluids and sanitizing agents.
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people
• Requires working in a closed vehicle or equipment

Safety :


Apply safe practices in the performance of duties

• Reporting of unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or any injury immediately
• Complying with Agency safety standards
• Participate in emergency drills
• Promote a culture of safe environments in the workplace

Agency-Wide Requirements:

• Current enrollment in the Child Care Division's Central Background Registry
• Current physical examination, drug screen, and TB screen documentation prior to hire
• 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. A DMV Record check will be conducted prior to hire.
• Desire to work with low-income children and their families
• Communicate effectively with staff, families, children, and the public using the telephone and in face-to-face, one-to-one, and in group settings
• Fluent in English both verbally and written

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.


Umatilla-Morrow Head Start, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals in all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job assignments, promotions, career advancement opportunities, working conditions, scheduling, disciplinary action, termination of employment, compensation, and access to benefits and training. We recruit, hire, and promote into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.