Bus Driver in Training 2026-2027

Bus Driver In Training

This position serves as a temporary placement for new route drivers in training. Trainee will have the opportunity to learn to safely operate all school buses under all types of weather conditions, including, but not limited to fog, rain, sleet, snow, and ice. Responsibilities will include safely transporting students and other authorized persons over regular "to and from school" routes, and on field, co-curricular, and special or extra activity trips as authorized by the school district officials. The trainee is expected to interact in a positive, professional manner with students, parents, the public, and school authorities. The trainee will learn to prepare reports; know and observe rules and regulations governing the performance of their duties.

Work is performed with direct supervision consistent with training, district policies and procedures, equipment safety rules, traffic safety rules, laws, and regulations. Work is evaluated for safety, compliance, and equipment operation.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Learning to drive school bus on scheduled routes and trips in support of District approved activities, both within and outside the school district boundaries.
• Communicating with parents to provide and/or exchange information on the student as necessary and consistent with district policies and requirements.
• Operating all school bus equipment and accessories, including adaptive equipment for special needs.
• Demonstrating knowledge of regulations, skill, and adherence to Oregon Department of Education (ODE) requirements for transporting students with special needs.
• Completing pre-trip and post-trip inspection (cleaning school buses, including interior/exterior sweeping and washing), as required by department standards and supervisory directives.
• Maintaining control of student passengers, as related to safety and behavior consistent with district policy and procedures.
• Successfully completing school bus driver training programs and courses established by the state, and completing training programs and courses as offered by the transportation department.
• Learning to operate all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus as required by state and school bus specifications.
• Rendering first aid to the injured, making proper reports of accidents, and safeguarding other vehicles in case of an emergency.
• Operating a school bus in accordance with the laws of the state and policies.
• Performing required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and related equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or demonstrated commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
• Strong understanding and history of successful customer service and ability to establish and maintain effective relations with patrons and staff.
• Effective oral and written communications; analytical ability, and knowledge and skill in the use of office technology and office software.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow a map and/or directions.
• Eligibility to acquire a Commercial Driver License and possess a safe driving record.
• Eligibility to obtain a school bus driver's certification and any appropriate licensing endorsement.
• Ability to complete first aid certification and be willing and able to apply emergency first aid.

Desired qualifications include:

• Bilingual and bicultural skills.