School Bus Driver

North America Central School Bus/Rohrer Bus • Topeka, KS

7d

About The Position

North America Central School Bus is hiring permanent part-time School Bus Drivers in the Topeka area. Drivers transport children safely to and from school, contributing to the communities served. The role includes regular or spare morning and afternoon routes, with opportunities for additional work such as midday routes, charters, and activity trips. Drivers receive paid training to obtain a CDL. The company describes its work environment as casual and family-oriented, and children age one and older may ride along with drivers.

Requirements

• Hold a current valid driver's license for a minimum of 3 years.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Pass a background check, DOT physical, and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Drive morning and afternoon routes as a regular or spare driver.
• Read and understand street signs, route sheets, and maps.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections, including child checks.
• Assist students with loading and unloading.
• 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.
• Open and close service doors and move up and down the bus steps multiple times daily.
• Clean the inside of the bus, including sweeping, dusting, and cleaning windows, and clean outside windows.
• Maintain fuel and DEF levels in the bus.
• Perform other specialized functions as required by contract.
• Take on additional work such as midday routes, charters, and activity trips, if desired.

Benefits

• Casual work environment
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with 50% company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid training to obtain a CDL
• CDL reimbursement
• Paid DOT physical and drug test
• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• $1,000 referral bonus
• Children age 1 and older may ride along with the driver
• Guaranteed 25 hours per week, with the opportunity to sign up for additional work
• Ability to take summers off without losing seniority
• Voluntary travel opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed