Bus Driver - Full-time

divdivp id="isPasted"span style="background-color: rgb(250, 197, 28);"strongPosition set to start August 2025/strong/span/ppspan style="background-color: rgb(250, 197, 28);"strong36 hours a week, 10.25 months/strong/span/ppstrongJob Goal:nbsp;/strong/ppTo provide safe bus transportation for children, parents, and staff.nbsp;/ppstrongEssential Duties and Responsibilities:nbsp;/strong/pullispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Follow all rules, regulations and responsibilities set forth by the Oregon Department of Education‐Pupil Transportation. */spanspan class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW15211646 BCX0"see/spanspan class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0" Oregon Pupil Transportation Manual/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Develop and maintain regular, functional bus routes. Ensure that there /spanspan class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW15211646 BCX0"is an updated route in the bus and at the center at all/spanspan class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW15211646 BCX0" /spanspan class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW15211646 BCX0"times/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Ensure that all child restraints are properly installed in bus and that the proper child safety seat is used for each child/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Perform pre‐trip and post‐trip bus inspections before and after each route with assistance from Bus Monitor/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Ensure that bus is /spanspan class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW15211646 BCX0"attended at all times/spanspan class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0" by driver, staff, or parent when children are present/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Demonstrate positive guidance techniques with children/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Report all accidents and mechanical problems to Transportation manager, all incidents to Team Leader. When maintenance is /spanspan class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW15211646 BCX0"required/spanspan class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0" you must have prior approval from Transportation Manager/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Maintain assigned bus by keeping it clean, fueled, and equipped for emergencies/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Ensure each child riding the bus has a Bus Policy, Emergency Card and Parent release form on the bus /spanspan class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW15211646 BCX0"at all/spanspan class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW15211646 BCX0" /spanspan class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW15211646 BCX0"times/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Communicate with Child and Family Advocates (CFA), Teachers and TAs after each route regarding any issues or concerns that arise regarding a child/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Maintain a variety of records and reports and submit monthly to supervisor/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Conduct an evacuation drill for each class monthly/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Ensure that every attempt is made to pick up children and that an authorized person is present when children are delivered home or to /spanspan class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW15211646 BCX0"child care/spanspan class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0" provider/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Be responsible for a cellular phone and fuel card/span/span/li/ulpstrongGeneral Staff Responsibilities: nbsp;/strong/pullispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned /span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Demonstrate familiarity with employment policies, performance standards, work plan and objectives of Agency /span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Maintain congenial and respectful relations with staff, children, families and community /span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Keep current and accurate records and file reports on time /span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Maintain confidentiality /spanspan class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW15211646 BCX0"in regards to/spanspan class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0" staff and family information /span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Maintain objectives and professional standards /span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Improve self-skills and education /span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Fulfill role as mandated reporter as stated in Child Abuse and Neglect Policy /span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Be present at work /spanspan class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW15211646 BCX0"in order to/spanspan class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0" provide consistency of services /span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Be a contributory team member in a positive/productive manner /span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Demonstrate commitment to mission, values, and policies in the performance of daily duties /span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"And or any other duties deemed necessary by your supervisor /span/span/li/ulpstrongEducation Requirements:nbsp;/strong/pulliHigh school diploma or equivalent/li/ulpstrongExperience and Skills Requirements:nbsp;/strong/pullispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Valid Oregon CDL/School Bus Driverrsquo;s License, or the ability to get licensing within 3 months of hire date/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Current First Aid and CPR cards./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Previous bus driving experience/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Skills in working with children and families/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Adequate means of transportation/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Ability to keep accurate records/span/span/li/ulpstrong*Salary is commensurate with education and experience.nbsp;/strong/ppstrongPhysical Requirements:nbsp;/strong/ppThe 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:nbsp;/pullispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Operate a school bus requiring a CDL and school bus driver#39;s license and the ability to drive a private or Agency vehicle; must possess a valid driver#39;s license and personal automobile or provide a plan that will allow fulfillment of position requirements/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"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./span/spanulliDrivers 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.nbsp;/li/ul/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Sit for long periods and maintain intense concentration, particularly in poor driving conditions./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Lift and move heavy and/or bulky objects weighing up to 50 lbs./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Make precise arm‐hand positioning movements and maintain static arm‐hand positions./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Work with children requiring the ability to walk or run quickly, kneel or sit on floor etc./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Frequently bend, kneel and/or crouch./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Perform repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Perform regular sanitation of equipment which may require the use of broom, carpet sweeper, and mop./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Maintain the safety of the environment and children through visual, auditory and smelling/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Observe, compare, and monitor behaviors, records and data to determine compliance with prescribed standards./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Comprehend, analyze, and make inferences and references from written material/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Produce written documentation with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Perform physical inventory of equipment and/or supplies./span/span/li/ulpReasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.nbsp;/ppstrongWork Environment/Conditions:nbsp;/strong/pullispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"The work environment includes working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Requires exposure to cleaning fluids and sanitizing agents./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Requires working in a closed vehicle or equipment/span/span/li/ulpstrongSafety/strong:nbsp;/ppApply safe practices in the performance of dutiesnbsp;/pullispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Reporting of unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or any injury immediately/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Complying with Agency safety standards/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Participate in emergency drills/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Promote a culture of safe environments in the workplace/span/span/li/ulpstrongAgency‐Wide Requirements:nbsp;/strong/pullispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Current enrollment in the Child Care Divisionrsquo;s Central Background Registry/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Current physical examination, drug screen, and TB screen documentation prior to hire/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Ability to drive a private or Agency vehicle; must possess a valid driver#39;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./span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Desire to work with low‐income children and their families/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Communicate effectively with staff, families, children, and the public using the telephone and in face‐to‐face, one‐to‐one, and in group settings/span/span/lilispan data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"span class="NormalTextRun SCXW15211646 BCX0"Fluent in English both verbally and written/span/span/li/ulpThe 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. nbsp;/ppUmatilla-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.nbsp;/p/div/div