Substitute Van Driver

job description

job title: substitute van driver for students

immediate supervisor: transportation manager

start date: as needed

general duties summary:

employees in this classification are responsible to transport students in a safe, secure manner and in a respectful and nurturing environment.

employees in this classification must possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and ability to perform the essential functions of the job required with or without reasonable accommodations.

• follow written or oral instructions with minimal repetition and supervision; comply with district procedures, policies, and safety guidelines.
• learn and practice the laws, regulations, proper driving procedures as contained in the oregon motor vehicles division driver’s manual, cdl manual, and the oregon department of education/pupil transportation manual and the district transportation manual.
• maintain a driving record that conforms to the requirements of the state department of education.
• implement quickly new laws governing traffic safety, passenger loading, and student discipline.
• understand and follow emergency procedures in a crisis situation to ensure student safety (e.g., accidents, road rage, bus breakdowns, earthquakes, assaults).
• drive safely during all weather conditions.
• maintain discipline of high‑needs students during pick‑up, transportation, and delivery.
• maintain confidentiality of any information that may include but is not limited to student behavior, health, special needs, program changes, or staff members.
• keep timely, legible records and reports.
• remain flexible when schedules, traffic, and emergency needs interrupt the regular flow of work.
• develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, dispatch, staff, students, parents, and community.
• associate with physically and emotionally handicapped students in the prescribed appropriate manner.
• be available to attend district‑sponsored training.
• inspect buses daily; report problems in writing to supervisor.
• anticipate problems with routes, traffic, and/or students and bring them to supervisor’s immediate attention.
• maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• participate in a random drug and alcohol misuse prevention program required by the omnibus transportation employee testing act of 1991.
• meet the qualifications of oregon department of education requirements of oar 581‑053‑0006.
• meet physical qualifications for commercial drivers listed in title 49 cfr 391.41‑391.49.
• spanish preferred.

• high school diploma or ged equivalent.
• experience driving a school bus with special needs students preferred.
• a driving record that conforms to the requirements of the state department of education for issuance of a school bus driver’s license.
• knowledge of laws, regulations, and proper driving procedures as contained in the oregon motor vehicles division driver’s manual and cdl.
• hold or acquire a valid first aid card upon employment and maintain it throughout employment.
• communicate safety concerns effectively; employees with english as a second language must be able to communicate their need for clarification or interpretation of directions and be willing to attend english class as requested by supervisor.
• work with minimal supervision.
• physical demands: 6‑8 hour shift driving a school bus within a 10‑hour period.
• remain alert at all times, recognize emergencies, and effectively resolve risks to students or others in the working area.

job : 4852049

Final date to receive applications: posted until filled

starting date: nov 30, 2024

location: tigard, oregon

salary: $18.41 to $18.41 per hour

• citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• bob ripperger, manager transportation
• phone: 503‑431‑4043
• email: rripperger.or.us

this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions. It is designed to accurately reflect the position’s activities and requirements. The administration reserves the right to modify or remove duties, within the essential functions of the department.