School Bus Driver-No Exp Needed-Training provided

National Express Corporation • Marion, IL

120d • $23

About The Position

Join Durham School Services as a School Bus Driver in Marion, Illinois, where no experience is necessary as training is provided. The starting pay rate is $23.00 per hour, with a sign-on bonus of $1,500 for non-CDL drivers and $3,500 for fully credentialed school bus drivers. We are dedicated to ensuring children arrive at school safely and on time, and we offer a flexible schedule with no nights or weekends, and summers off. All interested applicants will begin as a Driver in Training, where they will receive comprehensive training to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) and learn company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years of age per state law.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
• Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety-sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under Company policy.
• Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
• Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus or other location specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route.
• Exhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager.
• Reports to duty on time and maintains route on time but in a safe manner.
• Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
• Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy.
• Follows Company Policy around student and/or passenger management.
• Informs all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures.
• Presents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
• Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
• Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill.
• Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios and emergency equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid training at $15 per hour.
• Sick accrual under Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA).

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Truck Transportation