Route Driver (School Bus Driver), Hours Vary, Full Time or Part Time, Perm, 2024-2025
Route Driver (School Bus Driver), Hours Vary, Full Time or Part Time, Perm, 2024-2025
North Clackamas Schools
Portland, OR
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Route Driver, Hours Vary, Full Time or Part Time, Permanent, 2024-2025
This position is to place drivers who have passed training into a permanent position who have received an assigned route with the District for the 2024-2025 school year.
Applications will be screened and, if selected, applicants will be notified as to next steps by the District Recruiter.
*Pre-placement DOT physical and drug screen test is required*
Position Summary
This position safely operates all school buses under all types of weather conditions, including, but not limited to fog, rain, sleet, snow, and ice. Responsibilities include safely transporting students and other authorized persons over regular "to and from school" routes, and on field, cocurricular, and special or extra activity trips as authorized by the school district officials. The driver must interact in a positive, professional manner with students, parents, the public, and school authorities. The drivers must prepare reports; know and observe rules and regulations governing the performance of his/her duties.
Compensation
Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
CLASSIFIED WAGE SCHEDULE 2024-2025 JOB GROUP Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 E 23.03 24.17 25.39 26.67 28.00 29.41 30.89 32.43
Retirement Plan Contributions
North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.
SCHEDULE: TBD, depending on department needs, split shifts
WORK CALENDAR: 185 days
Minimum Qualifications
Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
Please Refer To The Job Descriptions For Detailed Information.
Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law.
The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans’ status. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell, Title IX Coordinator, 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, 503.353.6000.
For employment related information, please go to our Human Resources employment page at https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/hr/page/careers-ncsd
This position is to place drivers who have passed training into a permanent position who have received an assigned route with the District for the 2024-2025 school year.
Applications will be screened and, if selected, applicants will be notified as to next steps by the District Recruiter.
*Pre-placement DOT physical and drug screen test is required*
- Position required DOT random drug testing**
Position Summary
This position safely operates all school buses under all types of weather conditions, including, but not limited to fog, rain, sleet, snow, and ice. Responsibilities include safely transporting students and other authorized persons over regular "to and from school" routes, and on field, cocurricular, and special or extra activity trips as authorized by the school district officials. The driver must interact in a positive, professional manner with students, parents, the public, and school authorities. The drivers must prepare reports; know and observe rules and regulations governing the performance of his/her duties.
Compensation
Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
CLASSIFIED WAGE SCHEDULE 2024-2025 JOB GROUP Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 E 23.03 24.17 25.39 26.67 28.00 29.41 30.89 32.43
Retirement Plan Contributions
North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction. Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.
SCHEDULE: TBD, depending on department needs, split shifts
WORK CALENDAR: 185 days
Minimum Qualifications
Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Two years of school bus transportation experience may substitute for the lack of a high school education.
- Knowledge of laws, codes, rules, policies and regulations relating to pupil transportation, including transporting students with special needs.
- Strong understanding and history of successful customer service and ability to establish and maintain effective relations with patrons and staff.
- Effective oral and written communications; analytical ability, and knowledge and skill in the use of office technology and office software.
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively.
- Ability to organize work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to drive all routes in a variety of bus styles.
- Knowledge of the area within the North Clackamas School District.
- Ability to work closely with Dispatch for extra runs, routes or assignments.
- Ability to follow a map and/or directions.
- Must possess a Class B Commercial Drivers License and possess a safe driving record.
- Must maintain a State School Bus Driver’s Certificate and appropriate licensing endorsement, to include attending required eight hours of annual training.
- This position is subject to random drug testing under Department of Transportation guidelines and in compliance with District Anti-drug and alcohol prevention programs.
- Possess first aid certification and be willing and able to apply emergency first aid. May be required to operate a defibrillator.
- Prior school bus driver experience.
- Bilingual and bicultural skills.
- Drives school bus on scheduled routes and trips in support of District approved activities, both within and outside the school district boundaries.
- Communicates with parents to provide and/or exchange information on the student as necessary and consistent with district policies and requirements. Maintains full confidentiality of student information as required by FERPA rules.
- Operates all school bus equipment and accessories, including, but not limited to, adaptive equipment for special needs (e.g., wheel chair lifts).
- Demonstrates knowledge of regulations, skill and adherence to Oregon Department of Education (ODE) requirements for transporting students with special needs.
- Demonstrates skill in pupil management and ability to attend trainings regarding special needs transportation as required.
- Adheres to requirements and demonstrates compliance with ensuring lifts, seat belts, securement straps and attachments of wheelchairs and other safety equipment are in proper working order and correctly used to manufacturer specification and District standards.
- Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspection (clean school buses, including interior/exterior sweeping and washing), as required by department standards and supervisory directives.
- Maintains control of student passengers, as related to safety and behavior consistent with district policy and procedures. Reports unsafe actions or conditions.
- Successfully completes school bus driver training programs and courses established by the state, and completes training programs and courses as offered by the transportation department.
- Completes legible and accurate forms, records, timesheets, and other documentation as may be required by the state or District policies.
- Operates all hand and foot controls installed in a school bus as required by state and school bus specifications.
- When and if an emergency arises, the driver must render first aid to the injured, make proper reports of accidents, and safeguard other vehicles.
- Operates a school bus in accordance with the laws of the state and policies.
- Performs required operational and safety inspections of the school bus and related equipment.
Please Refer To The Job Descriptions For Detailed Information.
Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law.
The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans’ status. The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell, Title IX Coordinator, 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, 503.353.6000.
For employment related information, please go to our Human Resources employment page at https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/hr/page/careers-ncsd
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