SKPS Transportation Employees Only - School Bus Driver

About the role

To improve student achievement by transporting students to and from school and school related activities and non-profit organizations. Drivers who serve as standby drivers, to assist other drivers and support personnel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school and school related activities and non-profit organizations.
• Serve as standby drivers to assist other drivers and support personnel as needed.

Requirements

• Valid Oregon Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Must have a valid Oregon Class B CDL with Passenger Endorsement.
• Must have a valid Oregon Class A CDL with Passenger Endorsement.
• Must have a valid Oregon Class A CDL with Passenger and Tanker Endorsements.
• Must have a valid Oregon Class A CDL with Passenger, Tanker and Hazardous Materials Endorsements.
• Must have a valid Oregon Class A CDL with Passenger, Tanker, Hazardous Materials and Combination Vehicle Endorsements.
• Must have a valid Oregon Class A CDL with Passenger, Tanker, Hazardous Materials and Combination Vehicle Endorsements.

Qualifications

• Experience driving school buses preferred.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and procedures.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery safely.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations calmly.
• Good physical stamina.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health insurance options.
• Retirement savings plan.

Pay

Salary range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Most Drivers depart approximately 6:00 a.m. and return about 9:30 a.m. and depart again approximately 1:30 p.m. and return around 5:00 p.m. in the afternoon.