Part-Time Bus Driver

• Position Type:
  Bus Driver/Bus Driver
  
  
  

• Date Posted:
  8/24/2026
  
  
  

• Location:
  Jewell School District 8
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Criminal history clearance (background and HB 2062)
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid Oregon Driver's License or Commercial Driver's License, Oregon Department of Education School Bus Driver's Certificate, and First Aid/CPR certification
• Pass an Employment Drug & Alcohol Assessment
• Pass a school bus driver physical

Desired Qualifications:

• Basic computer/technology skills
• Previous school bus or passenger driving experience

Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drives buses and vans on regular routes, activity trips, and field trips in a variety of weather conditions
• Monitors and guides student behavior, enforces school & safety rules, and maintains order among student passengers
• Makes student referrals to supervisor, teachers, and school administrators as needed
• Performs daily vehicle checks, daily bus cleaning, and fuels vehicles as needed
• Operates accessories such as fire extinguishers, highway warning kits, chains, and first aid kits
• Reads and follows maps and oral and written directions; arrives on time for assignments and is ready for work.
• Communicates regularly with supervisor regarding assignments and schedules
• Makes mechanical and repair referrals, and provides information to mechanic as needed
• Informs students of vehicle regulations, safety procedures, and conducts safety drills as required
• Exercises sound judgment in varying weather conditions, on various surfaces, and in changing traffic conditions
• Maintains concentration and patience in frequently noisy conditions and challenging, congested traffic environments
• Completes and files reports and other required documents in an accurate and timely manner
• Participates in district-required meetings and training activities as required
• Maintains the appropriate amount of classroom hours for a school bus certificate
• Works well with others, communicating effectively (orally and in writing) with students, parents, and staff
• Maintains concentration during frequent and prolonged talking/hearing conversations, reporting concerns as needed

Salary: Determined per OSEA and Jewell School District Collective Bargaining Agreement

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Public Employees Retirement System