School Bus Driver

Illinois Central School Bus•Gibson City, IL

About The Position

The School Bus Driver safely transports passengers using vehicles with manual or automatic transmissions. The role may involve driving a regular route as a regular, spare, or charter driver, and includes student management, assistance with boarding and exiting, and communication with school personnel, parents, and students. Drivers perform bus inspections and cleaning, attend safety and training meetings, and conduct emergency evacuations. Other specialized duties may be required by contract. The position requires the ability to work early morning hours and independently, follow a route sheet or electronic routing device, and comply with company procedures, OSHA guidelines, and applicable laws. Drivers must maintain a professional, respectful attitude and appearance. They must be able to use or learn to use the internet, required programs, office equipment, phones, fax machines, and other electronic devices. Physical duties include operating doors and controls; assisting passengers, including wheelchair users; inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining the bus; and evacuating passengers. The work involves walking, sitting for up to two to three hours, climbing in and out of the bus, reaching, gripping, lifting up to 40 pounds, and dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet during student evacuations. Drivers must successfully complete and maintain a dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with the drug-free workplace policy.

Requirements

Operator’s license with required endorsements and other state or local permits as required.
Good verbal communication skills.
Ability to work early morning hours and without direct supervision.
Maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers, and dress appropriately for a business environment.
Ability to use or learn to use the internet, additional programs as required, office equipment, fax machines, phones, and 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 physical duties described, including lifting up to 40 pounds and dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet during student evacuations.
Ability to communicate in English with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and a monitor if applicable.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Drive a regular route as a regular, spare, or charter driver.
Safely operate transportation vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions.
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.
Cooperate and communicate with school personnel, parents, and students.
Attend safety and training meetings.
Conduct emergency bus evacuations, including through the emergency door.
Clean the inside of the bus, including sweeping, dusting, and cleaning windows, and clean outside windows.
Manage students on the bus.
Perform other specialized functions required by contract.
Perform job duties safely and in accordance with OSHA guidelines, applicable federal and state laws, and company policies and procedures.