Small School Bus Driver
Portland Public Schools
Job - Education
Post Date: 01/21/2020
Close Date: 02/16/2020
Portland Public Schools
District-Employed School Bus Drivers
To apply go to careers.pps.net and search JOB NUMBER 19810
Primarily serving families of students with special needs with small bus service to & from school.
Starting Wage after training is complete: $18.50 up to $25.75
6 hour guarantee per day
Training wage $12.50 while studying for Commerical Learner’s Permit, part of the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) process.
DMV fees for Permit, Knowledge Tests & Commerical License reimbursed once training is complete
Portland Public Schools offers to its bus drivers:
· Exceptional full Family Medical with low premiums
· work 10 months, paid over 12 option
· 7 paid holidays per year
· PERS OPSRP Retirement plan after 6 months
Classified Position, Union Represented
Duty Days: 180
Typical hours include two shifts of about 3 hours each, starting 5:45-7:00am in the morning and 12:45-2pm in the afternoon
The School Bus Driver shall be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a school bus on assigned daily routes, and/or extra runs. Performs related work as
assigned by the Driver Supervisor. Specific duties shall include:
Driving on a fixed route according to schedule, revising timepoints as needed
Loading & unloading students using accepted procedures
Maintaining a safe and respectful atmosphere on the bus, correcting behavior when necessary
Performing & reporting daily vehicle inspections, reporting deficiencies as encountered
Completing required forms & paperwork
Minimum Qualifications: Be at least 18 years of age. Pass a physical examination. Pass a criminal background check & pre-employment drug screen. Have a clean driving record. The ability to obtain a CDL license and complete the driver training required by the Oregon Department of Education, including a physical agility test.
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