Job Description

Description:

Position Title:

School Bus Driver

Reports To:

RPA Facility & Transportation Manager

Schedule: Monday through Friday; Split shift 5:30 a.m.-8 a.m. and 1 p.m.-3:30 P.M.; 5 hours per day on 186-day calendar

Compensation

: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour, depending upon experience, includes PERS retirement


Key Responsibilities:


Driving Safety

Maintains training and certification along with a thorough working knowledge of all laws, procedures, and regulations governing school bus drivers and student transportation. Performs pre-trip inspection on the bus prior to driving. Drives school vehicles safely while transporting students on regular daily routes to and from Bend and other regional CET Hubs. Reports traffic violations or accidents following RPA procedure. Responsible for maintaining the bus in good repair, cleaning the bus daily, and replenishing fuel and fluids as needed. Completes all required reports on a timely basis. Provide transport for field trips, shuttles, or additional events as needed.

Student Safety

Maintain control of students on buses. Reports student behavior to School Directors immediately. Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, and parents and resolves conflict in a professional manner. Assists students loading onto the bus, conducts required passenger instruction and administers first aid to passengers as required. Performs evacuation drills as required.

RPA Employee

Willingness to be flexible, engaging in various tasks and take the initiative to ensure smooth operations. Effective communication skills and situational awareness. Adopt the RPA ethos - We are One - and foster Respect, Engagement, and Growth among students and peers.

Requirements:

Clean Driving Record


Prior Bus Driving Experience


Availability within the schedule


Highly developed interpersonal skills