Substitute Bus Driver

SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

LOCATION: Transportation Department

START DATE: TBD

DAYS & HOURS: TBD

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

SALARY: $21.00

Description Of The Position

To transport students to and from school and to other authorized activities in a safe, skilled and lawful manner. Reports to Transportation Supervisor.

Essential Functions

• Drive school bus on an assigned route and/or special activity trip, observing all traffic rules and regulations.
• Load and unload students at specific stops on an established time schedule.
• Perform required pre-trip inspections to determine operating status of signals, lights, wipers, mirrors, brakes, doors, gas and oil.
• Report all mechanical difficulties to supervisor.
• Record gas, oil and mileage readings as well as any other required operating data.
• Insure student activity on bus stays within limit of safe operation. Report discipline problems to Transportation Supervisor.
• Take part in required training and skill building courses, including defensive driving and First Aid/CPR courses.
• Fulfill other related duties as assigned.
• Fulfill performance standards identified in the evaluation process as required by the position.
• Fulfill working conditions and physical effort listed below.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Able to relate well to students, staff and public.
• Read, understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions.
• Adhere to the federal requirements of a drug-free work place.
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Length of Year: Days as Assigned. Length of Day: As assigned by Supervisor.
• Possess the physical ability to regularly attend work and fulfill the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Working closely with children can be physically and emotionally demanding.
• Adhere to all Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon Department of Education rules and regulations, including but not limited to:
• Mental and physical condition (OAR 581-53-006(A)):
• No impairment of use of foot, leg, finger, hand or arm, or other structural defect or limitation, likely to interfere with safe driving or other responsibilities of a school bus driver. Drivers 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 descent 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 t 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 lest 42 inches from the ground in ten seconds or less.

Salary : $21