District School Bus Driver

District School Bus Driver JobID: 3029

Position Type:

Nestucca Valley School District

Date Posted:

5/22/2024

Location:

Nestucca Valley School District

Date Available:

08/26/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

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Position Title: District School Bus Driver

Location: Nestucca Valley School District

Reports To: Transportation Manager

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Salary: $18.89 - $22.45/hr. DOE

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Basic Life, Long Term Disability, AD&D, Sick, Personal & Bereavement Leave

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under supervision of a designated supervisor, a school bus driver operates a school bus in a highly skilled manner in transporting students to and from school on regular daily runs in accordance with state laws and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:

Knowledge of:

• Laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of a school bus;

• Traffic signs and devices;

• Safe motor vehicle driving techniques;

• State and district rules regarding traffic safety and passenger loading.

Ability to:

• Operate a motor vehicle in a safe and lawful manner;

• Maintain student management/control while underway.

• Conduct yourself in a professional workplace manner.

License:

• Possess a CDL license & possess or be able to obtain in a timely fashion a valid Oregon School Bus Driver Certificate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Drive a school bus on an assigned route, observing all traffic laws, rules and regulations;

• Load and off load students at specific stops on an established time schedule;

• Check vehicle before each trip to determine possible deficiencies;

• Report mechanical difficulties to supervisor;

• Record fuel, oil and mileage readings;

• Keep vehicle clean inside and out;

• Maintains discipline on bus and reports discipline problems to designated authority;

• Attend in-services and training as required.

• Follow District protocol for reporting absences.

• Annually pass the District's required online training by the District's assigned due date.

• Perform physical requirements unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.

• Participate in monthly NVSD Office Staff meetings to align practices across all facilities.

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year to be according to the current negotiated contract.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board policy.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Establish and maintain a positive and respectful working relationship with students, staff, administration, parents/guardians and community members.

• Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with staff and customers at all organizational levels (listening to others without interrupting, keeping emotions under control, remaining open to others' ideas and focusing on solving conflicts).

• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about participants, families and staff.

• Maintain dependable and consistent attendance and punctuality.

• Follow all laws, District policies, rules, regulations, memos, announcements and reasonable requests by proper authority

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively to diverse groups.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Works well with others. Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas; and contributes to building a positive team spirit.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands strength rating reflects the estimated overall strength requirements of the job. The strength rating is expressed by one of the five terms: Sedentary, Light, Medium, Heavy and Very Heavy. This position is classified as Light.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time, as it deems advisable.

The Nestucca Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, citizenship or marital status. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities or individuals with limited proficiency in English. Contact the District Office for assistance.

Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Specialist at 503-392.3914x408 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.