EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Harrisburg is located in the Mid-Willamette Valley between Eugene and Corvallis.
Applicants interested in a Flexible schedule are encouraged to apply!
POSITION: School Bus Driver POSTING DATE: July 5, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled STARTING DATE: August 19, 2024
Employment Type: Part-Time / Full-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY: Harrisburg School District is seeking dedicated and reliable individuals to join our team as School Bus Drivers. Our bus drivers are crucial to the daily operations of the district, ensuring that our students are transported safely and efficiently to and from school. Harrisburg operates on a 4-day school week M-TH with some Fridays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely transport students to and from school, field trips, and other district-sanctioned events.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to ensure the bus is in good operating condition.
- Maintain a clean and orderly bus environment.
- Adhere to all traffic laws and school district policies.
- Monitor student behavior on the bus, ensuring a safe and respectful environment.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
- Report any mechanical issues, delays, or accidents to the appropriate authorities promptly.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a School Bus (S) endorsement.
- Clean driving record with no history of major violations.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, reliability, and a genuine interest in working with children.
How to Apply:
SALARY RANGE: $19.10-$26.22 per hour. Placement on the salary schedule will be commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS: Employer paid insurance CAP to assist with health, dental and vision premiums, employer paid Basic Life and AD&D policies. Two (2) days of personal leave, ten (10) days sick leave, seven (7) paid holidays, and PERS retirement contribution. Applicable benefits will be prorated for the remainder of the school year.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, or the presence of a non-job-related handicap. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Steve Woods, Superintendent, at (541) 995-6626 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Relay at 1-800-835-2900
OTHER: A detailed job description is available for review and is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, effort, function or working conditions associated with the Job. The job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.