School Bus Driver

Illinois Central School Bus • West Frankfort, IL

5d

About The Position

The School Bus Driver safely transports passengers in multiple types of vehicles, including vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions. The position may involve driving a regular route as a regular, spare, or charter driver. The driver supports students during loading and unloading, communicates with school personnel, parents, and students, and performs inspections, cleaning, and other contract-related duties.

Requirements

• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work early morning hours.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
• Ability to dress professionally and appropriately for a business environment.
• Ability to use or learn to use the internet, additional required programs, office equipment, fax machines, phones, and other electronic devices.
• Operator’s license with required endorsements and other state or local permits as required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate transportation vehicles with manual or automatic transmissions.
• Drive regular routes as a regular, spare, or charter driver.
• Read and understand street signs, route sheets, and maps, and learn and follow a route sheet or electronic routing device.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections, including child checks.
• Assist students with loading and unloading, including use of the wheelchair lift.
• Communicate and cooperate with school personnel, parents, and students.
• Attend safety and training meetings.
• Conduct emergency bus evacuations, including exiting through the emergency door.
• Clean the inside of the bus, including sweeping, dusting, and cleaning windows.
• Clean the outside windows of the bus.
• Perform other specialized functions as required by contract.
• Manage student behavior.
• Perform all job duties safely, follow OSHA guidelines and applicable federal and state laws, and comply with company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED