School Bus Driver

North America Central School Bus•Dixon, IL

About The Position

Safely transports passengers on regular routes and as a regular, spare, or charter driver using vehicles with manual or automatic transmissions. The role includes operating and inspecting the bus, supporting students during boarding and exiting, managing student behavior, and communicating with school personnel, parents, and students. Drivers attend safety and training meetings, conduct emergency evacuations, and clean the interior and exterior windows of the bus. Other specialized functions may be required by contract. The position requires early morning availability, the ability to work without direct supervision, and a professional, respectful approach. Drivers must perform duties safely in accordance with company policies, OSHA guidelines, and applicable federal and state laws. Physical duties include lifting up to 40 pounds, assisting with student evacuations involving dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet, and frequent walking, climbing, reaching, gripping, and sitting. Drivers must successfully complete and maintain a dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with the drug-free workplace policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Operator’s license with required endorsements and any required state or local permits.
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 successfully complete and maintain a dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with the drug-free workplace policy.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 40 pounds and assisting with evacuations involving dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet.
Ability to communicate in English with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and a monitor if applicable.
Ability to detect passenger issues, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises, and normal conversation.
Ability to read street signs and route sheets.

Responsibilities

Safely operate transportation vehicles with manual or automatic transmissions on regular routes, as a regular or spare driver, or for charter work.
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 the wheelchair lift.
Manage students and communicate and cooperate with school personnel, parents, and students.
Attend safety and training meetings.
Conduct emergency evacuations, including through the emergency door.
Clean the inside of the bus, including sweeping, dusting, and cleaning windows, and clean outside bus windows.
Perform other specialized functions as required by contract.
Carry out job duties safely and in accordance with company policies, procedures, OSHA guidelines, and applicable federal and state laws.
Use or learn to use the internet, required programs, office equipment, fax machines, phones, and other electronic devices.