Join Mid Columbia Bus Company in our mission to safely transport America's future. As a school bus driver with Mid Columbia Bus Company, it is your duty to safely operate a transport vehicle for our customers. A high performing bus driver is dependable and consistent in their abilities to follow all traffic laws, safely operate their vehicle, and maintain a professional and friendly demeanor for the people who matter the most: the students!

SUMMARY

Safely operate assigned school bus while following Oregon and ODE regulations and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform all driving duties with the utmost safety and use of defensive driving techniques.
  • Maintain close communication with dispatch on route movements, times, and report any variances or route changes.
  • Keep a route description of assigned route, understand the route description to know where each bus stop is, and the times to be at each stop.
  • Conduct a pre-trip and post-trip inspection sheet for the school bus that you have been assigned include an outside and internal inspection.
  • Complete all initial and yearly training. (PAID TRAINING)
  • Perform evacuation drills of students from the bus twice a year.
  • Maintain a clean bus inside and out.
  • Fuel assigned vehicle at required locations using authorized card locks or credit cards.
  • Where required, perform a daily/monthly time and mileage report on the assigned route(s).
  • Drivers may also be assigned to be a relief driver on other home to school routes, activity trips, or other transportation related tasks.
  • Trip Driver - Transport students safely to and from sports trips, field trips, and other school related activities.
  • Substitute Driver - On-Call fill in position for AM and PM
  • Route Driver - Transport students safely to and from home to school.

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid training
  • Passenger ride along program
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift, split shifts
  • Monday to Friday, weekends available
  • On call

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay
  • Signing bonus
  • Referral bonus

Experience:

  • Driving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)
  • CDL (Preferred)