Catlin Gabel School

School Bus Route Driver

Portland, OR · Part-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 25 days ago

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingTime ManagementAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

About the role

This position is part-time, hourly, and between 0.5 - 0.75 FTE.
Under the supervision of the Transportation Manager, the School Bus Route Driver is responsible for safely operating a school bus on assigned routes and trips.
This role ensures the safe and timely transportation of students to and from school, field trips, and other approved activities while maintaining compliance with all traffic laws, safety procedures, and district policies.

There may be opportunities to work additional hours to drive trips, including during the summer, based on availability and program needs.

High School diploma or GED required.
A current Oregon Commercial Driver's License with no more than two (2) convictions is required.
Have the required number of training hours on record with the ODE.
Background check and fingerprinting required.
Read and write in English Ability to lift 50 lbs. and push or pull 100 lbs.
Ability to communicate on telephone, voicemail, and e-mail.
Ability to locate pickup sites on a map use GPS mapping as well as follow printed turn-by-turn instructions.
Frequently required to sit for long periods
Frequently required to sit for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; use foot controls to drive; reach with hands and arms; climb; bend, stoop, and kneel; and talk or hear.
The employee must be physically able to perform and demonstrate emergency evacuation procedures.

If pursuing a CDL, a pay rate of $28/hour would apply.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Drive an assigned morning and afternoon bus route on school days and drive class and athletics trips between routes (as available).
Follow the schedule distributed by the Transportation Manager.
Perform both pre- and post-inspection of the bus on a daily basis, performing all required testing to ensure the bus is safe to operate.
Complete a Vehicle Inspection Report for all routes and trips, noting any bus defects.
Load and unload students at designated route stops and/or campus areas.

Leverages modern technology to improve operations, while staying open to continuous learning and personal development.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, night/dusk vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

Catlin Gabel School seeks to employ the best qualified individuals from available applicants and to provide them with opportunity for advancement in a manner that does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal equal employment opportunity laws or regulations.
The School believes that each employee contributes significantly to the school's success.
The assigned responsibilities should not limit that contribution.
Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent or the organization to just the work identified.
We expect each employee to offer his or her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.
POSITION SUMMARY This position is part-time, hourly, and between 0.5 - 0.75 FTE.
We are a small but dynamic transportation team seeking a qualified driver who wants to be part of a supportive and close-knit community.
While we prefer candidates who can handle both daily routes and additional trips, we are willing to be flexible for the right person.

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