Milton-Freewater Oregon is a multi-cultural community located in the northeast corner of the state within ten miles of Walla Walla Washington. Milton Freewater School District is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations in employment and school district programs. For more information, please see the District’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy.  The District is now taking applications for the following position: 

 

Route Driver - 4 hours a day.  There is the potential for support with getting your CDL and appropriate endorsements.  

 

DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: 

• Experience in driving and operating procedures for buses, vans and other vehicles.
• Knowledge of current laws and regulations governing school transportation.
• Understanding of transportation safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and community members.
• Documented good driving record.
• Oregon CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements required.
• First aid/CPR certification required.
• High school diploma or GED. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Including, but not limited to, continuous sitting, driving, grasping and repetitive raising and pushing, as in operating foot controls. Frequent pushing, pulling and reaching. Must be able to lift a maximum of 75 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 40 pounds.

 

COMPENSATION:

Current salary range is $22.26 - $29.31 per hour (depending on level of experience and education). Position is for 4 hours per day with a pro-rated benefit package. Possibility of additional hours with activity/athletic trips as well as other duties. The Milton Freewater School district offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package that includes:

• District paid benefits with the public employee retirement system (PERS)
• Competitive medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 1% bonus for living in the Milton Freewater School District area. (for the entire school year)

SELECTION TIMELINE:

Position Posted: May 1, 2026

Position Closes: Open Until Filled

Screening/Interviews Begin: Interviews will be ongoing

  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM:

Janet Millar, Administrative Assistant/Personnel

Milton-Freewater Unified School District No. 7

1020 S Mill Street, Milton-Freewater, OR 97862

(541) 938-3551 (541) 938-6704 (fax), or at: https://miltonfreewater.schoolspring.com/