School Bus Driver

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure the safe operation of the vehicle and on-board equipment.
• Safely and efficiently operate the school bus to minimize risk of injury, property damage, or loss of life.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local traffic laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and securely parked bus at all times.
• Report maintenance or repair needs promptly to a supervisor or dispatch.
• Maintain schedules and ensure order and proper behavior on the bus.
• Pick up and transport students according to assigned routes and schedules; take attendance and communicate passenger rules and responsibilities.
• Provide excellent customer service by safely operating wheelchair lifts and assisting passengers with disabilities during boarding, riding, and exiting, ensuring proper use of on-board restraints.
• Communicate effectively with dispatch via two-way radio and report behavioral or disciplinary issues as needed.
• Report hazardous or unsafe conditions along routes and at passenger loading zones, including traffic issues, road hazards, construction, obstructions, and potential criminal activity.
• Adapt to changing conditions such as weather, traffic delays, accidents, passenger concerns, and route changes.
• Aid in controlling accident or incident scenes when required.
• Perform other related duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
• Attend all mandatory meetings, including safety training, retraining, and employee meetings.

Requirements

• Pass a pre-employment physical, including a DOT medical card and DOT drug screening.
• Must be at least 23 years of age.
• No convictions for driving while license is suspended or revoked.
• Availability to work varying shifts; assignments based on seniority.
• Commitment to safety, reliability, and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a school bus in a safe and responsible manner.
• Knowledge of highway traffic laws and school bus regulations.
• Ability to work effectively with children, including those with special needs.
• Familiarity with scheduling systems, procedures, and basic recordkeeping.
• Ability to read, write, and speak basic English.
• Strong, courteous, and effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

Pay

• Van: $29.71 per hour
• Large Bus: $35.13 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time or Part-time
• Varying shifts based on seniority