School Bus Driver

School Bus Driver

The school bus driver operates a school bus in a highly skilled manner transporting students on regular daily routes, special activities and field trips as assigned. Work demands the exercise of sound judgment in managing pupils, loading and unloading students and maintaining a time schedule each day.

Qualifications:

• Ability to drive a school bus on an assigned route, observing all traffic laws, rules and regulations.
• Ability to direct and control students of all ages and mental and emotional levels on a school bus.
• Ability to drive safely and practice the techniques of defensive driving during varying weather, traffic and road conditions.
• Ability to load and off-load students at specific stops on an established time schedule.
• Possess a valid First Aid card, Oregon School Bus Driver certificate, and a valid CDL license.
• Must pass a criminal background/fingerprint check (cost to employee is $75).

Expected Start Date: August 28, 2026 (new staff orientation)

Wages: $21.86 - $24.56/hour DOE and per the 2026/27 OSEA Salary Schedule. Approx. 4 hrs/day (varies)

Benefits: Full time employees receive excellent fringe benefits

• $35 Monthly fee for full family insurance (medical, dental, vision) - 2026/27 SY
• $150/month contributed to HRA VEBA to help offset out of pocket medical expenses
• Total insurance benefit package of over $22,500 annually
• $500/month cash stipend if you have other insurance and waive district insurance
• District paid employee contribution to PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) TSD9 covers the full 6% for PERS retirement
• 403 (b) Supplemental Retirement Saving Opportunities