School Bus Driver

North America Central School Bus/Rohrer Bus • West Frankfort, IL

6d • $19

About The Position

The School Bus Driver safely transports 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 helps transport students safely to and from school, supports student management, and assists with boarding and exiting, including use of a wheelchair lift. The position also requires vehicle inspections, communication with school personnel, parents, and students, participation in safety training, emergency evacuation readiness, and bus cleaning.

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 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 assigned regular, spare, or charter routes.
• Read and understand street signs, route sheets, and maps; learn and follow route sheets or an 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 evacuations from the bus, including through the emergency door.
• Clean the inside of the bus, including sweeping, dusting, and cleaning windows, and clean outside windows.
• Manage students.
• Perform other specialized functions as required by contract.
• Perform all duties safely in accordance with OSHA guidelines and applicable federal and state laws, and follow company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed