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School Bus Transportation Driver Requirements
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School buses are one of the safest modes of transportation in this country. Part of that reason is the stringent certification and ongoing training requirements for school bus drivers.
- Successfully complete application and interview process.
- Acquire Commercial Driver Instruction Permit (CDL).
- Must pass DMV CDL B written test. General Knowledge and Air Brakes.
- Must pass DMV CDL B Passenger endorsement written test.
- Must pass DMV CDL B School Bus Passenger endorsement test.
- Pass driving and Oregon criminal record checks.
- Complete and pass the FBI fingerprinting process.
- Successfully complete a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.
- Pass drug and alcohol screening test.
- Successfully complete agility test.
- Complete a minimum of fifteen (15) hours of Behind The Wheel (BTW) training.
- Pass DMV BTW test.
- Receive CDL Class B license and Oregon Department of Education (ODE) School Bus Driver's permit.
- YOU MAY NOW START TRANSPORTING STUDENTS
- Complete the following classroom training within 120 days of receiving ODE permit:
- First Aid (6 hours)
- Core Training (8 hours)
- Receive ODE School Bus Driver's Certificate
- Continuation of Mandatory classroom training
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For more information contact:
Tigard/Tualatin School DistrictTransportation Department503-431-4044