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Posting Timeline

This is an applicant pool for the 2025-2026 school year. Hiring is completed prior to and at the beginning of each school year, but vacancies may occur throughout the year and are filled as needed. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.

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All PPS job offers are contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check, including fingerprinting and criminal records.

Position Details

School Bus Drivers - “WE MOVE THE FUTURE.”

School Bus Drivers primarily serve families of students with special needs in smaller-sized bus service to & from school. As a School Bus Driver, you value student safety and provide exceptional service.

When you will work

• Monday to Friday, 30 hours a week
• (6) hour guarantee per day as a split shift of (3) hours each shift : Morning Shift : 5 : 45 to 9 : 00 am Afternoon Shift : 12 : 45 to 4 : 00 pmMust be able to work both shifts
• The regular work year is from August to June with summers off
• Option to bid on mid-day routes or summer routes for additional work hours if desired

What we offer

What you will do

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The School Bus Driver shall be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a school bus on assigned daily routes, and / or extra runs. Performs related work as assigned by the Driver Supervisor. Specific duties shall include :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Persons with certain disabilities may be capable of performing the essential duties of this class with or without reasonable accommodation, depending on the nature of the disability.

Work Environment : Driving a school bus on public roads and highways, frequently during times of heavy traffic, exposure to cold and hot weather conditions, regular evening, weekend, and variable hours which may also include split shifts.

Hazards : Road and highway traffic with possible emergency situations, contact with dissatisfied or angry individuals, work in a close environment with significant interaction with noisy, active and unruly children, exposure to gas, diesel and exhaust fumes.

Physical Demands : Sitting for extended periods of time. Climb and descend steps, operate two hand and two foot controls simultaneously and quickly, have a reaction time of ¾ a second or less from the throttle to the brake control, carry or drag a 125 pound person 30 feet in 30 seconds or less, depress a school bus brake pedal with the foot to a pressure of a least 90 pounds and depress a clutch pedal with the foot to a pressure of a least 40 pounds (unless operating an automatic transmission). Bending, crouching, stooping and walking to conduct safety inspection of vehicle, hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone, seeing to read a variety of technology route maps, materials and inspecting vehicle for damage and safety deficiencies. Mental acuity to concentrate while performing driving duties and to maintain order with school bus passengers.

FTE (or hrs / week) : 0.75 (30 hrs / week)

Work Schedule / Year : 182 days per year

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : ATU

Benefits Information