School Bus Driver (Transportation)
Join Our Team at Oregon Episcopal School - A Great Place to Work!
Why Drive with Us?At Oregon Episcopal School, we believe in fostering a positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued. As a part-time substitute school bus driver at OES, you'll enjoy a flexible schedule, competitive pay, and a sense of community. With possible shifts from 6:00 to 8:00 A.M. and 2:45 to 4:45 P.M., plus occasional field trips and athletic events, you can balance work with other commitments. Our buses are well-maintained, and our students are respectful, making your driving experience both safe and enjoyable.
OUR MISSION: Oregon Episcopal School educates students to realize their power for good as engaged citizens of the world.
ABOUT US: Founded in 1869, Oregon Episcopal School today occupies a wooded 59-acre campus where 880 students in Pre-K through 12th Grade share an excellent faculty, an inquiry-based curriculum, and a strong sense of community. The Upper School also includes a small boarding program of international and domestic students who live and learn together enhancing the vibrancy of the school community.
The School values employees who seek to continually develop the OES Essential Competencies in themselves and others and are prepared to engage in a vibrant, diverse learning community. Committed to the professional development of our faculty, teachers are guided by the Learning and Teaching at OES faculty growth model.
As an Episcopal school, we are rooted in a rhythm of gathering and reflection that values and respects all beliefs and cultures. As such, we educate toward a larger purpose-- toward inclusion and respect, service and justice, and commitment beyond ourselves.
JOB SUMMARY:
OES is seeking responsible, safety minded individuals to drive school buses along designated routes daily during the school year. Schedule is M - F, 6:00 to 8:00 A.M. and 2:45 to 4:45 P.M., plus field trips and athletic events as assigned. OES will train drivers with good driving records. OES buses are well maintained and its students well behaved. The successful OES bus driver will be patient and possess the ability to interact appropriately with adults and children of all backgrounds and identities.
This is a .60 FTE (approximately 24 hrs per week) hourly position. It comes with partially employer paid health insurance, retirement plan with generous employer matching contribution, paid sick leave, and paid holidays. Visit the OES Benefits Guide for more detailed information on benefits at OES. This is full-time, during the academic school year, non-exempt, hourly, staff position that comes with a competitive pay and one excellent meal daily in the Dining Hall. We welcome and encourage all individuals who meet minimum qualifications and can perform essential duties to submit their applications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Safely drive daily morning and afternoon routes, as well as field trips and athletic events as assigned.
Adhere to all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, as well as school policies.
Practice defensive driving techniques at all times.
Conduct thorough vehicle inspections before each trip.
Promptly report any vehicle issues to the mechanic or director of facilities.
Maintain a valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) and School Bus Driver Certificate.
Participate in all scheduled safety meetings and training sessions.
Ensure order and discipline among bus riders, reporting any issues to the director of facilities.
Follow all school policies for student pick-up and drop-off.
Keep the bus interior clean and check for lost items after every trip.
