Excellent Part Time Opportunity

1890 42nd Street, Springfield OR

Description

Looking for a little spending money without the hassle of a full time job? Want nights and Weekends Off? Want 2-weeks off every holiday season? Want Spring Break and Summers off every year ? (there are still many hours available for those that do want to work during the summer) Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates to become School Bus Drivers. We offer PAID TRAINING including reimbursing your fee's for your Commercial Driver's License. Excellent income potential from $17.44 to $22.95/hr with excellent benefits. No CDL, no worries, we will pay you while you train and help you obtain your CDL. New hires with a current CDL may earn from $17.44 to $22.95 per hour (wage classification dependent upon experience), Minimum of 20-25 hours per week (up to 40+ hours per week with Field Trips and Athletic Trips) plus excellent benefits. 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 receive paid training on site until all required licenses, certificates and training is completed at which point they 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. Apply online at For further information you may call 541-744-6373.