Bus Driver - Transportation Department
Lebanon, IN, United States
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Criminal history clearance.
3. Valid Oregon Driver's License or Commercial Driver's License, and evident of insurability and Oregon Department of Education School Bus Driver's Certificate.
4. Pass Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol Assessment.
HOURS:
Monday - Friday, Work 8 hrs a day, bus driver calendar
$18.94 (2024-25) school year - Placement determined by experience per the negotiated LESPA Contract.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position is to transport students to and from school, home, and activity destinations in a timely and safe manner. Emphasis will be on following regulations for safe operation and maintaining order among student passengers. This position also washes buses between route times and helps with fueling buses.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Drives buses and vans on regular routes, activity trips, and field trips in a variety of weather conditions.
Monitors student behavior and enforces rules, maintains order among student passengers, and makes referrals as needed.
Performs daily vehicle checks and cleans bus as needed.
Fuels vehicle as needed.
Operates accessories such as fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, tire chains, and first aid kits.
Reads and follows maps and oral and written directions.
Operates two-way radio as needed, responding to requests and following directives.
Makes mechanical and repair referrals and provides information to mechanics as needed.
Informs students of vehicle regulations, safety procedures, and conducts safety drills as required.
Works independently and exercises sound judgement when driving in varying weather conditions, on various surfaces and changing traffic conditions.
Maintains concentration and patience in frequently noisy conditions.
Completes and files reports and other required documents in an accurate and timely manner.
Participates in district required meetings and training activities as required.
Works harmoniously with others and communicates effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, and staff.
Communicates with parents and guardians as required.
Frequent and prolonged talking/hearing conversations.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested applicants must apply through our District Office website at https://lebanonor.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx. Applications close when a qualified candidate is selected. Salary as per negotiated agreement. For more information contact Maggi Estes, Director of Transportation at: [email protected]
The district's policy is to provide veterans and disabled veterans with preference as required by law and will require applicants to provide certification4 of eligibility for preference, in addition to other requested materials.
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Office at (541) 259-8949 for additional information or assistance. Speech/hearing impaired applicants may contact the District for help through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing (800)735-2900. Spanish Voice/TTY#: 1-800-735-3896
4 See verification of Veteran's Preference (OAR 839-006-0465). An applicant claiming veteran's or disabled veteran's preference will submit a copy of their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a certification that the veteran is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the submission of the certification. A disabled veteran may also submit a copy of their letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214/215 or a certification that the veteran is expected to be medically separated from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the submission of the certification.
Lebanon Community School District is an equal opportunity employer.
The District reserves the right to transfer employee to another position and/or site.