Bus Driver Floater

Community Action Organization • Beaverton, OR

7d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Action is seeking a dedicated and safety-focused Bus Driver Floater to join our team! In this vital role, you'll transport children enrolled in our Head Start program during the school year (August-May), ensuring their safe and timely arrival while adhering to all Head Start Performance Standards and Oregon Department of Education regulations. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of young children and their families in our community.

Requirements

• Valid Oregon Commercial Driver's License (CDL) – Type B or C, with School Bus Transport (S) and Passenger Transport (P) endorsements.
• Valid Oregon School Bus Driver Certificate issued by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Clean driving record sufficient to pass Oregon Department of Education checks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, children, and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build positive relationships with diverse individuals.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and subsequent random drug/alcohol screenings in accordance with DOT and FMCSA requirements.
• Ability to pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks.
• Completion of appropriate DOT Physical and TB Testing prior to hire.
• Must notify employer by the end of the next business day if your driver's license is suspended, revoked, canceled, or if you are disqualified from driving.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English (both oral and written)
• Prior experience working with children ages 3-5.

Responsibilities

• Drive school bus routes, ensuring the safest and most efficient path for children.
• Maintain strict adherence to bus schedules for timely pick-up and drop-off.
• Consistently account for all children, ensuring proper release to authorized guardians, and enforcing safety policies on the bus.
• Perform daily bus inspections, report any damage or malfunctions promptly, and keep the bus interior clean.
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff about children and deliver program materials to parents.
• Maintain required paperwork for bus maintenance and Head Start program requirements.
• Cover Bus Monitor duties as needed to support program operations.
• Strictly follow all safety policies, program/agency code of ethics, and workplace behavior standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED