{"id":691303,"url":"https://alion.io/job/catlin-school-bus-driver-on-calltrips","title":"School Bus Driver - On-Call/Trips","company":{"id":669097,"name":"Catlin Gabel","domain":"catlin.edu","url":"https://alion.io/company/catlin-2","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Rippling","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":3,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-09-25T05:45:01Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"part_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Portland, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":32,"max":null,"currency":"USD","period":"hour","gross":null,"usd_annual":64000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":1,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-06-18T18:15:28Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-06-18","last_verified_at":"2026-09-25T20:47:08Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":99,"trust":{"level":"stale","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale"],"days_open":98},"description":"Catlin Gabel School seeks to employ the best qualified individuals from available applicants and to provide them with opportunity for advancement in a manner that does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal equal employment opportunity laws or regulations.\nThe School believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to the school’s success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nThe On-Call School Bus Driver position transports students on an as-needed basis. It may include driving an assigned route in the early morning and/or late afternoon and/or driving groups of students on scheduled trips, including but not limited to athletic games, class trips, outdoor education, and other school activities. This is an on-call position with variable hours and a variable work schedule that may include evenings and occasional weekends.\nWe are a small but dynamic transportation team seeking a qualified driver who wants to be part of a supportive and close-knit community. While we prefer candidates who can handle both daily routes and additional trips, we are willing to be flexible for the right person.\nThis position is ideal for someone looking to supplement their regular work schedule, as hours can be adjusted to align with their driving availability.\nPay Range: $32/hour. If pursuing a CDL, a pay rate of $28/hour would apply.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES\nDrives school bus routes as assigned as a back-up driver. \nDrives class, athletics, & outdoor program trips as scheduled. Possible overnight and weekend trips.\nAdheres to assigned schedule of buses and drivers as designated by the Transportation Manager. \nLoads and unloads students at designated on- or off-campus areas.\nReturns buses to assigned parking areas.\nMaintains clean conditions in the interior of the bus. Checks for items left on the bus after each trip.\nMaintains order and discipline among riders on the bus at all times. Adheres to Oregon Department of Education Pupil Transportation Behavior Policies as well as Catlin Gabel policies. Reports all discipline problems and concerns to the Transportation Manager.\nOperates vehicles in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, and in compliance with all School policies.\nObserves all safety regulations, adhering to principles of defensive driving.\nReports all vehicle problems to the Transportation Manager promptly and completes Daily Vehicle Inspection Report.\nMaintains a professional demeanor and clean, neat appearance as a representative of the School.\nMaintains current Commercial Driver License and School Bus Driver Certificate at all times.\nReports any convictions for driving, accidents, or criminal offenses to the Transportation Manager within 15 days of occurrence, as specified in Oregon regulations.\nAttends scheduled driver meetings and participates in training sessions offered by the School.\nCompletes scheduled tasks promptly with a minimum of supervision.\nOTHER DUTIES\nOther duties as assigned\nINTERPERSONAL CONTACTS\nDaily contact with students and staff. \nFrequent contact with parents, faculty, and other School constituents. \nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS\nHigh School diploma or GED required\nOne year of experience driving school buses in city traffic. \nA current Oregon Commercial Driver’s License with no more than two (2) convictions is required. Convictions are consistent with ODE laws and regulations. \nValid Oregon CDL with Air Brake, Passenger, “S” endorsements and ODE certified School Bus Certification.\nHave the required number of training hours on record with the ODE \nBackground check required \nDrug and alcohol testing as required by the Oregon Board of Education and Federal DOT requirements, which includes pre-employment testing as well as random drug testing.\nAbility to drive all sizes of school buses ranging in size from 84 passenger to 14 passenger.\nRead and write in English \nAbility to lift 530 lbs. and push or pull 100 lbs. \nAbility to communicate on telephone, voicemail, and e-mail. \nAbility to locate pickup sites on a map use GPS mapping as well as follow printed turn-by-turn instructions. \nInterpersonal skills to work with a variety of students \nSelf-motivated to complete assigned tasks\nMust be able to consistently, clearly, and calmly communicate with children, colleagues, and families to maintain legal and safety regulations\nCOMPETENCIES\nAbility to drive school buses ranging in size from 84 passenger to 14 passenger.\nAdaptability & Problem-Solving: Ability to adjust to new situations and challenges, analyze problems, and implement effective solutions in dynamic environments. \nCommunication & Teamwork: Skilled in conveying information clearly and effectively, fostering collaboration, and working as part of a team to achieve shared goals. \nOrganization & Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage resources, and handle multiple responsibilities efficiently. \nCultural Awareness & Crisis Management: Demonstrates sensitivity to diverse perspectives and backgrounds, while maintaining composure and effective leadership during emergencies. \nTechnology Proficiency & Willingness to Learn: Leverages modern technology to improve operations, while staying open to continuous learning and personal development. \nWORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS\nThe requirements listed below are representative of physical requirements and may not be all-encompassing. Drivers must be able to perform job duties with or without accommodations.\nDuties are performed on a school bus, Type A through Type D.\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to loud noise levels; fumes or airborne particles; noxious odors; vibrations from driving a bus, and traffic. \nThe employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. \nFrequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; use foot controls to drive; reach with hands and arms; climb; bend, stoop, and kneel; and talk or hear. \nThe employee must be physically able to perform and demonstrate emergency evacuation procedures. This includes the pushing/pulling of up to 50 pounds. 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