Bus Drivers $16.85-23.59/hour

1890 42nd Street, Springfield OR

Description

PAID TRAINING (with Retention Bonuses**) Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates to become School Bus Drivers. Excellent income potential with excellent benefits. No CDL, no worries. We will train you and help you obtain your CDL. New hires with a current CDL may earn from $16.85 to $23.59 per hour, Minimum of 20-25 hours per week (up to 40+ hours with Field and Athletic Trips) plus excellent benefits (wage classification dependent upon experience). New hires without a CDL will start at minimum wage but move to $16.85 upon completion of paid training (30-45 days). The primary function of the position is in support of our District vision by safely transporting students to and from designated locations including school, activities and field trips. Successful candidates will possess the following: - Valid Oregon Drivers license with a clean driving record (no incidents within the past 3-years) - Ability to drive vans and school buses - Knowledge of immediate geographic area - Ability to work a split shift - A strong desire to make a positive impact with students. - Ability to work with students in a supervisory, supportive and positive capacity - Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions, policies and procedures - Strong, but appropriate, interpersonal and communication skills - Ability and commitment to practice cultural competency and demonstrate respect for diversity. - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, staff and parents using tact, courtesy. - Good judgment, often in difficult and stressful situations - Must enjoy children of all ages Bilingual/Bi-Cultural individuals encouraged to apply Once training is complete and a driver has passed all of their requirements, the new employee will possess the following; 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 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. Our Training Staff will help you through the process. All candidates without a current CDL and no prior experience will be paid Oregon minimum wage until all required licenses, certificates and training is complete, after which candidates will be paid $16.85 per hour and become benefits eligible. Current CDL holders will be placed in the appropriate wage by Human Resources and become benefits eligible upon successful completion of ODE training and testing. **Retention Bonus Any employee hired throughout the 2021-2022 school year will receive retention incentives throughout the year in up to $750 increments (not to exceed $2,250 per year), based on hire date and full-time/part-time status. For more information regarding these incentives, please review the Memorandum of Agreement between Springfield Public Schools and the Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA). Apply online at www.springfield.k12.or.us and click on the "Join our Team" tab. For further information you may call 541-744-6373.