Bus Driver - Part Time / Full Time

About the role

Safely transport students to and from school and school related functions.

Responsibilities

• Meet the requirements of the regular daily bus route for the purpose of transporting children to and from school in a safe and timely fashion.
• Follow all State and Federal rules and regulations.
• Adhere to the procedures, policies, and practices presented in the “School Bus Drivers’/Aides’ Handbook.”
• Complete safety and operational check of the school bus and any special equipment before all trips.
• Report any malfunctions concerning the bus and/or special equipment.
• Keep the buses clean and in an orderly condition.
• Be fair and firm with discipline of your passengers and be mindful of the safety of student riders when they are approaching, entering, riding and leaving the bus.
• Knowledge of rules pertaining to the transportation of school children with responsibility to advise the students on the bus of the rules and the infractions.
• Responsibility to report any hazardous conditions observed along the scheduled bus route and route deviations.
• Responsibility to maintain and rigidly adhere to the bus route schedule for both pickup and return home.
• Responsibility to be courteous, pleasant and demonstrate respect for all students, school personnel, parents and the general motoring public.
• Responsibility to immediately report unusual incidents or events and to follow the directions provided by the Dispatcher.
• Report to work as scheduled or before in order to prepare the bus and start the route on time regardless of weather conditions.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid license for at least one year.
• Must complete school bus driver classroom training.
• Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers’ License with passenger and school bus endorsement.
• No more than five (5) points on driver record.
• No conviction for Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, or suspension, revocation, or license disqualification for moving violations, in the past five years.
• No conviction for any Class A or Class B felony, or a felony based on causing death, a felony sexual offense, or a felony against public administration.
• No conviction for any felony extending into the last five years.
• No conviction for any crime against a child.
• No conviction for any drug-related crime.
• Pass a successful background check including child protection registry.
• Pass a successful pre-employment drug screening.
• Have TB testing (initially) and school bus driver physical (initially and annually).
• Previous employer verification and work history of all driver positions in past 10 years.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers’ License with passenger and school bus endorsement.

Skills

• Knowledge of school bus driving procedures and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and school personnel.
• Ability to maintain a safe and orderly environment on the bus.
• Ability to manage time effectively and adhere to strict schedules.

Benefits

• Compensation: $24.73 per hour.
• Work Year: 10 months.

Pay

• $24.73 per hour.

Schedule

• To Be Determined.