Substitute Bus Driver

Eugene Public Schools is taking applications for regular and substitute school bus drivers for current and anticipated openings. These employees will drive District buses to safely transport students between bus stops and schools, on field trips or as assigned.

Hourly rate is $8.40 per hour while training, and driving wage is $12.00 per hour. While substituting, the driver would be on-call as needed.

1. Drive regular route school busses as prescribed by assigned route and time schedule, and specified bus stops. Modify route temporarily in response to traffic or weather conditions.
2. Initiate and administer discipline and reward systems to control student passenger behavior. Assign seating and train students in safe riding practices, street crossing, and emergency evacuation procedures.
3. Perform pre-trip inspection of bus brakes, tires, emergency exits, lights, instruments, emergency equipment, and general operability; maintain interior cleanliness of bus.
4. Complete required reports of odometer readings, bus malfunctions, student conduct and trips.
5. Attend and participate in required classroom training programs, departmental meetings and planning sessions.
6. Drive busses for special excursions as assigned.
7. Communicate problems to District supervisory, routing and maintenance personnel or school administrators as necessary. Operate two-way radio.
8. May be required to drive Special Education routes as scheduling and/or relief driving requirements dictate.
9. Perform related work as required.

• Thorough knowledge of the operation and capabilities of District buses and bus equipment.

• Ability to drive safely under pressure of time constraints, student misbehavior, hazardous road conditions, and traffic demands.

• Punctuality and ability to pace activity to meet time schedules.

• Knowledge of student behavioral management techniques and ability to control large groups of students.

• Ability to represent the District's objectives of courtesy and responsibility to the public.

• Ability to remain available for evening or weekend meetings or driving assignments.

• Successful completion of core classes, training in first aid, and a physical examination.

• Ability to obtain a valid Oregon Commercial Driver's License and a valid State of Oregon School Bus Driver's Certificate.
• Have a good driving record.
• Have good student management skills.
• Successful applicants will be required to demonstrate the ablity to carry or drag a 125 pound person 30 feet in 30 seconds or less in accordance with state regulations.
• MUST PASS CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK

To apply, submit a completed District 4J Classified Application and a list of three recent employment references to the Human Resources Office, 200 North Monroe Street, Eugene, OR 97402.