School Bus Driver

North America Central School Bus/Rohrer Bus•Momence, IL

7d•$20 - $21

About The Position

North America Central is hiring a School Bus Driver to safely transport 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. Drivers help students travel safely to and from school and support safe, respectful interactions with students, families, and school personnel. The position also involves inspecting and cleaning the bus, assisting students with boarding and exiting—including use of a wheelchair lift—and conducting emergency evacuations. Drivers attend safety and training meetings, manage students, and learn and follow route sheets or an electronic routing device. They must work early morning hours, operate without direct supervision, and follow company procedures and applicable safety laws. The work includes physical activities such as walking, climbing bus steps, reaching, gripping, and lifting items up to 40 pounds. Emergency evacuation duties may include dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet. Drivers may sit for up to 2–3 hours and must be able to complete and maintain a dexterity test and DOT physical.

Requirements

Operator’s license with required endorsements and any required state or local permits.
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 complete and maintain a dexterity test and DOT physical.
Ability to comply with the drug-free workplace policy.
Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including lifting up to 40 pounds and emergency evacuation tasks that may involve dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet.
Ability to read street signs and route sheets.
Ability to communicate in English with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and a monitor if applicable.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate transportation vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions.
Drive assigned regular, spare, or charter routes.
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.
Communicate and cooperate with school personnel, parents, and students.
Attend safety and training meetings.
Conduct emergency evacuations, including exiting through the emergency door.
Clean the inside of the bus by sweeping, dusting, and cleaning windows, and clean outside windows.
Manage students while on the bus.
Perform other specialized functions as required by contract.
Follow company policies and procedures, OSHA guidelines, and applicable federal and state laws.
Use or learn to use the internet, required programs, office equipment, and electronic devices.