CDL Class B Bus Driver

Multiple Locations Available: Oakridge, OR; Bend, OR; Brookings, OR; Klamath Falls, OR; Eugene, OR, Lincoln City, OR and Wilsonville, OR

Part-Time, Full-Time, and seasonal positions available.

What You’ll Do

Provide safe, reliable, courteous, and efficient bus transportation or motor coach charters for people in the Oregon service area, and be committed to safety through consistent and professional work. Safety is a fundamental value that guides all aspects of our work!

Essential Functions:

1. Prepare bus for operation by performing pre-trip safety inspection. Monitor the ongoing condition of the vehicle during operation.

2. Operate a bus on specified route(s) according to established time schedules. Follow department rules and policies, obey traffic laws, and remain knowledgeable regarding any changes in same.

3. Develop and practice defensive driving skills to prevent vehicle or passenger accidents. In the event of an accident or emergency, assist passengers to assure their safety.

4. Monitor and initiate two-way radio calls, if needed, reporting any unusual conditions such as accidents, passenger incidents or traffic problems promptly.

5. Provide accurate information to customers regarding fares, routes, schedules and operating rules. Announce major streets, transfer points, and points of interest as required. Maintain courteous and professional demeanor with customers at all times.

6. Assist disabled passengers with boarding and exiting the bus. Secure wheelchair clamps or safety belts as may be required.

7. Provide verbal and written reports to department supervisors and management regarding route, safety, schedule, fare, and operational problems or concerns.

8. Assist in the instruction of student operators for route orientation and further development of the student's operating skills.

9. Prepare required paperwork, such as lost and found tags, accident/incident reports, and bus defect reports.

Position Requirements:

A minimum of a High School Diploma (G.E.D.) or equivalent is required.

Possession of a valid and active driver's license for the past three (3) years is required. Ability to secure Oregon or Washington CDL Class "B" license with "P" endorsement and no Air Brake restriction is required.

We will help you get your Class B CDL with Passenger endorsement

A safe driving record meeting the established criteria is required:

Traffic Violations/Accidents

Serious violations, which appear on the driving record, will disqualify an applicant from consideration for a period of ten (10) years.

Less serious violations will disqualify an applicant from consideration if they occurred in the last three (3) years.

Suspensions

A suspended driver's license for longer than three months (90 days) in the past three (3) years will disqualify an applicant from consideration.

Selection Criteria:

1. Ability to demonstrate/develop strong customer service/interpersonal skills to provide positive interactions with customers, problem-solving and customer assistance.

2. Ability to work with the public in a variety of situations while performing several tasks simultaneously.

3. Ability to use independent judgment and make decisions without direct supervision.

4. Ability to develop and maintain defensive driving skills and operate a transit bus in a safe and efficient manner, as demonstrated during training period.

5. Ability to read, write and communicate in English.

6. Willingness and ability to work various hours, including early morning and late night shifts; split shifts; weekends and holidays; and split days off.

7. Ability to report to work regularly and on time.

8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and the general public, including those from culturally diverse backgrounds, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and/or other vulnerable populations.

9. Ability to pass the required post-offer job-related physical and drug screen for this position.

Type of Position

Non-Union, Non-Exempt, Regular full-time or part-time (minimum 25 hours per week).

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based at a minimum on the result of:

1. Application Review/Work Record Review

2. Driving Record Review - Upon submitting your application, you are required to submit a Certified copy of your DMV report from every state (except Oregon) where you have held a driver's license in the past ten (10) years.

3. Orientation

5. Criminal Background Check / Reference Check

6. Drug Screening

7. Valid medical card

Supplemental Information

Make sure you describe in detail how your education, training and work experience fit with this role. You are encouraged to attach a resume, cover letter, training certificates and/or letters of recommendation with your application.

Veterans are highly encouraged to apply

As applied to the workplace, applicants must be qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If you need accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act for any part of the application process, contact our Human Resources staff. Note that we require a minimum of two workdays' notice prior to the need for accommodation.

Pacific Crest Bus Lines is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to developing an organization that is reflective of and sensitive to the needs of the diverse community we serve, including veterans, the elderly and people with disabilities.