Bus Driver (4.0 - 5.0 hours per day plus Field Trips)

Are you looking for a rewarding career working with children? Have you thought about pursuing a career as a bus driver, but didn't think you were qualified because you don't have a commercial drivers license? Did you know that you don't have to have a commercial driver's license (CDL) to apply for a bus driver position? How important is having nights and weekends off and have full medical and dental benefits? Springfield Public Schools is now accepting applications for outstanding candidates for the position of school bus driver to work split shifts for hours of M-F 6:00am to 9:00am (approximately) and 1:30pm to 4:30pm (approximately). Candidates who have a current drivers license don't have a CDL will have the opportunity to be trained and obtain a CDL.
Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Bus Driver . The primary function of the position is in support of our District vision "Every Student a Graduate Prepared for a Bright and Successful Future " by safely transporting students to and from designated locations including school, activities and field trips.
Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Required licenses and certificates OR the ability to obtain them within District time frames. These include:

1. Valid State of Oregon Commercial Drivers License (CDL) *
2. Medical Examiner's Certificate
3. Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Pupil Transportation Certificate
4. Valid First Aid/CPR Card

• Ability to drive vans and buses
• Knowledge of immediate geographic area
• Ability to work with students in a supervisory, supportive and positive capacity
• Desire and ability to work a split shift
• Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies and procedures
• Strong, but appropriate, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability and committment to practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversity.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, staff and parents using tact, courtesy and good judgment,often in difficult and stressful situations
• Must enjoy children of all ages
• Bilingual/Bi-Cultural individuals encouraged to apply
• Must be available for driver training and/or testing prior to beginning the position

* NOTICE TO CANDIDATES:

• If Candidates do not have a current CDL, they will be required to obtain a CDL permit within ten (10) working days of job offer, and obtain their CDL and required certificates within the District time frame.
• CDL Licensed candidates and employees will be Range 9 $18.96 - $24.95 depending on experience .
• Non CDL candidates will be hired as a trainee and be paid $18.96 per hour during training. When all required licenses and certificates are achieved, driver will be hired into a classified CDL Bus Driver Postion

This position is eligible for benefits which include Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits with full access to our free Wellness Clinic, Optional Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, 403B and an employee Assistance Program and more. To view our generous Benefit package, click on this blue link.