School Bus Driver

North America Central School Bus•Momence, IL

About The Position

The School Bus Driver safely transports passengers in multiple types of vehicles, including vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions. The driver may operate a regular route as a regular, spare, or charter driver and is responsible for safe vehicle operation and student management. The role involves assisting students with boarding and exiting, including use of a wheelchair lift; communicating with students, parents, and school personnel; and responding to emergencies, including conducting bus evacuations. The driver also performs vehicle inspections and cleaning, follows applicable laws and company procedures, and completes other specialized functions required by contract. The position requires the ability to work early morning hours and without direct supervision. Drivers must maintain a professional, respectful attitude and appearance, follow safety guidelines and applicable laws, and use or learn to use internet, programs, office equipment, and electronic devices as required. Physical duties include operating and inspecting the bus, lifting items up to 40 pounds, assisting with passenger evacuations involving dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet, and completing other activities such as walking, climbing, reaching, gripping, and sitting for up to two to three hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Operator’s license with required endorsements and other state or local permits as required.
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 use or learn to use the internet, required programs, office equipment, fax machines, phones, and other electronic devices.
Ability to successfully complete and maintain a dexterity test and DOT physical.
Compliance with the drug-free workplace policy.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to drag up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet during student evacuations.
Ability to sit for up to two to three hours.
Ability to communicate in English with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and a monitor if applicable.
Ability to read street signs and route sheets.

Responsibilities

Safely operate transportation vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions.
Drive a regular route as a regular, spare, or charter driver.
Read and follow street signs, route sheets, maps, or an electronic routing device.
Complete pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections, including child checks.
Assist students with loading and unloading, including wheelchair-lift use.
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.
Clean the outside windows of the bus.
Manage students on the bus.
Perform other specialized functions as required by contract.
Perform job duties in the safest manner, following OSHA guidelines and applicable federal and state laws.
Follow company policies and procedures.