What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bus Driver Pool - 2026-27 School Year position at TRANSPORTATION?
This vacancy announcement is open to establish a pool of qualified bus driver candidates for positions that may become available throughout the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants will be considered as vacancies occur.
EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION
Jefferson County School District is committed to seeing every student realize their full potential while receiving a top-tier education. Our small Central Oregon community is rich in culture and beauty, providing some of the greatest assets Oregon has to offer. You’ll find breathtaking views, an abundance of outdoor activities and plenty of unique and enriching community events. It’s the perfect place to make an impact on the world, one student at a time.
*Our Students Flourish * Our Staff Cares For Each Other * Our District Gets Better Everyday
POSITION SUMMARY
This position transports students by school bus in a safe and professional manner.
JOB SCOPE
This position functions under the direction of the transportation supervisor and operates within established systems and rules. The work is somewhat recurring and routine although the position may encounter variations from the norm due to changing road conditions and routes. This position has little to no planning responsibility beyond the need to schedule own work and determine impediments to own work schedule.
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EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE (Minimum Qualifications)
All bus drivers or others employed or employed in that capacity must:
- Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described within this job description
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Hold a valid Oregon Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - or have ability to obtain;
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working as a school bus driver in a k-12 environment.
- Experience working in a CDL driver position in a non-school industry.
- Holds a valid Oregon commercial driver’s license (CDL) with passenger, air brake and “S” endorsement, school bus driver certificates/licenses and the ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card.
- Bilingual Spanish
COMPENSATION
- Wage Schedule: $26.23-$33.04/hr
- Work days: 180 (10 month)
- Personal days, Sick days
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance, AD&D, Long term disability included (Optional insurances available)
- JCSD 509-J pays the employee's share (6%) of the Public Employees Retirement System Contribution
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Interested candidates are required to apply at the following link: http://jeffersonco.tedk12.com/hire to complete our online application which requires including a letter of interest and current resume.
*Employment contingent upon a successful outcome of Fingerprinting, Background check and Drug testing. (The $82.50 fee associated with criminal history record checks & fingerprinting, shall be the responsibility of the individual at the time of hire.)
Visit our website at: http://jcsd.k12.or.us/
Jefferson County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary : $26 - $33