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WorkSource Oregon School Bus Drivers at Centennial School District in Portland, Oregon
JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT(S): The position of School Bus Driver transports students to and from school and to school related activities within the District and outside the District by driving up to an 84-passenger school bus and/or buses and vans equipped for transporting students with physical disabilities. Paid training provided. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: * Conduct daily pre-trip bus inspections of fluid levels and proper operation of lights, fluid leaks, belts, shock absorbers, springs, brakes, brake drums, turn signals, horn, wipers, mirrors, brakes, heaters, and outside condition of bus. * Make minor adjustments and report major problems to supervisor. * Maintain a safe and orderly environment for students and authorized passengers through effective student management techniques. * Maintain a safe and clean bus by sweeping, fueling and washing, as appropriate. REGULAR BUS ROUTES: * Safely drive a regular school bus (up to 84-passenger) on an assigned route, loading and unloading students at predetermined stops. * Safely Transport students to and from school within an established time schedule. * Maintain discipline on the bus, issuing referrals for persistent behavior problems and reporting most critical behavior problems to supervisor. SPECIAL BUS ROUTES: * Safely drive a school bus or van equipped to transport students with physical disabilities. * Assist students in entering and exiting bus, including the use of a wheelchair lift. * Monitor physical well-being and needs of special need students during transport. * Report on student behavior and physical needs to parents and teachers. * Develop routes and specific stops based on home location and student destination. EXTRA-DUTY BUS ROUTES: * Safely drive a regular school bus or a special needs bus on activity runs which can include driving in unfamiliar areas, mountain driving, freeway driving, extended trips, night driving and driving on congested and busy streets. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: * Maintain records relating to student counts, student drop-off points, route times, pre-trip inspections, odometer readings, and student disciplinary actions. * Report mechanical problems to technicians and/or supervisor. * Perform related duties as assigned.
