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1 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Mail Tribune announces leadership changes in the newsroom ... Since You Asked: Oregon handles possible data breach differently ... At the ready ... Mail Tribune announces leadership changes in the newsroom ... Since You Asked: Oregon handles possible data breach differently ... At the ready ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Bus drivers start at $13 per hour Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 31, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Aug. 31, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News I saw that they are once again recruiting school bus drivers in Medford. Not that I really want to chauffeur around a bunch of rambunctious kids, but it made me wonder what the pay and schedule is for bus drivers. Can those drivers get extra work by driving sports teams or class field trips? I assume that some kind of licensing/training is required. — Bob, Medford Bob, in case you change your mind about carting around rambunctious kids, First Student is still in need of about 10 to 15 bus drivers to service Medford routes this school year. Drivers work split shifts and are guaranteed at least two hours in the morning and two in the afternoon and average about 4.5 to 5 hours a day, said dispatcher Krys Broadwater. There also are opportunities to pick up midday routes, such as those for students with modified schedules. And drivers with at least 90 days of experience also are eligible to chauffeur field trips and sports trips, Broadwater said. First Student starts its drivers at $13 an hour and offers free training for all hires, including a session on student management. “Yes, you’re driving around sometimes loud and noisy kids, but we teach you and give you student management tools,” Broadwater said. “But they are still kids.” Bus driver positions, she added, are ideal for retirees looking for additional income and parents who want holidays and summers off with their children. Drivers interested in the position must earn their passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements and get their commercial drivers permit before they can begin their behind-the-wheel training. Once they have completed the classroom and driving hours, they must take a test to earn a Commercial Driver's License. Drivers are responsible for all DMV licensing and testing fees. — Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 31, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501