School Bus Driver

North America Central School Bus • Mountain Home, ID

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About The Position

The School Bus Driver safely transports passengers in vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions. The position may involve driving a regular route as a regular, spare, or charter driver, and includes responsibility for student management. Drivers work with students, parents, school personnel, and dispatch, and may perform additional specialized duties as required by contract.

The role requires following a route sheet or electronic routing device, operating the bus safely, and completing pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including child checks. Drivers assist students with boarding and exiting, including use of a wheelchair lift, and must be able to conduct emergency evacuations. Other duties include cleaning the interior and exterior windows of the bus and attending safety and training meetings.

Drivers must be able to work early morning hours, work without direct supervision, communicate effectively, and carry out duties in accordance with company policies, OSHA guidelines, and applicable laws. The position involves physical tasks such as lifting, climbing, walking, reaching, gripping, and sitting, as well as successfully completing and maintaining a dexterity test and DOT physical and complying with the drug-free workplace policy.

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.
• Maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
• Dress professionally and appropriately 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.
• Comply with the drug-free workplace policy.
• Ability to perform the stated physical tasks, including lifting up to 40 pounds and assisting with student evacuations involving dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet.
• Ability to communicate in English with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and monitors when applicable.

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 use of a wheelchair lift.
• Cooperate and communicate with school personnel, parents, students, dispatch, and monitors when applicable.
• Attend safety and training meetings.
• Conduct emergency evacuations, including exiting 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 safely and in accordance with company policies, OSHA guidelines, and applicable federal and state laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED