School Bus Driver

Illinois Central School Bus•Momence, IL

About The Position

The School Bus Driver safely transports passengers in vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions. The driver may operate a regular route as a regular, spare, or charter driver and is responsible for safe vehicle operation and student management. The role includes following route sheets or an electronic routing device, carrying out bus inspections and child checks, assisting students with boarding and exiting—including use of a wheelchair lift—and communicating with school personnel, parents, and students. Drivers attend safety and training meetings, conduct emergency evacuations, and clean the inside and outside 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 manner with employees and customers. The driver must perform duties safely in accordance with OSHA guidance, applicable federal and state laws, and company policies and procedures. The driver must be able to use or learn to use internet services, required programs, office equipment, fax machines, phones, and other electronic devices. Physical duties include operating bus doors and controls, assisting passengers and wheelchairs, inspecting and cleaning the vehicle, and performing emergency evacuations. The position requires successfully completing and maintaining a dexterity test and DOT physical and complying with the drug-free workplace policy.

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; dress appropriately for a business environment.
Perform job duties safely in accordance with OSHA guidelines, applicable federal and state laws, and company policies and procedures.
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 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.
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 transport passengers in vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions.
Drive a regular route as a regular, spare, or charter driver.
Operate the transportation vehicle safely.
Read and understand street signs, route sheets, and maps; 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 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 on the bus.
Perform other specialized functions as required by contract.