School Bus Driver

North America Central School Bus/Rohrer Bus•Gibson City, IL

7d•$22 - $23

About The Position

North America Central is hiring a School Bus Driver to safely transport passengers in multiple types of vehicles, including vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions. The role may involve driving a regular route as a regular, spare, or charter driver. The driver is responsible for safe vehicle operation and student management, helping students board and exit, and communicating with school personnel, parents, and students. The position also includes bus inspections, cleaning, emergency evacuation duties, and other specialized functions required by contract. The driver must be able to work early morning hours, work without direct supervision, follow company policies and applicable safety requirements, and maintain a professional, respectful attitude. Physical duties include operating and inspecting the bus, assisting passengers and wheelchair users, handling equipment and items weighing up to 40 pounds, and performing emergency evacuation tasks that may involve dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet. The role requires the ability to complete and maintain a dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with the drug-free workplace policy.

Requirements

Good verbal communication skills.
Ability to work early morning hours.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
Professional and appropriate dress for a business environment.
Ability to perform job functions safely and adhere to OSHA guidelines and applicable federal and state laws.
Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
Ability to use or learn to use the internet, additional programs as required, office equipment, fax machines, phones, or other electronic devices.
Ability to successfully complete and maintain a dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with the drug-free workplace policy.
Ability to perform the stated physical tasks, including lifting up to 40 pounds and emergency evacuation tasks involving dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet.
Ability to read street signs and route sheets.
Ability to communicate in English with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and a monitor if applicable.
Operator’s license with required endorsements and other state or local permits as required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive regular routes and serve as a regular, spare, or charter driver, operating transportation vehicles safely.
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 a wheelchair lift.
Cooperate and communicate with school personnel, parents, and students.
Attend safety and training meetings.
Conduct emergency evacuations from the bus, including through the emergency door.
Clean the inside of the bus, including sweeping, dusting, and cleaning windows, and clean outside bus windows.
Perform other specialized functions as required by contract.
Manage students on the bus.
Perform job duties safely and in accordance with OSHA guidelines, applicable federal and state laws, and company policies and procedures.
Use or learn to use the internet, required programs, office equipment, fax machines, phones, and other electronic devices.
Complete physical duties including operating doors and controls, lifting items, walking, sitting, climbing, reaching, gripping, detecting issues, and communicating in English.