School Bus Driver

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

About The Position

The School Bus Driver safely transports passengers in multiple types of vehicles, including vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions. Drivers may operate regular routes or work as regular, spare, or charter drivers. The role involves safely transporting students, assisting with boarding and exiting, managing students, and communicating with school personnel, parents, and students. Drivers also perform vehicle inspections, attend safety and training meetings, respond to emergencies, and clean buses. The position requires the ability to work early morning hours, follow route sheets or electronic routing devices, and perform duties in accordance with company procedures and applicable safety laws.

Requirements

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, and dress appropriately for a business environment.
Operator’s license with required endorsements and any other state or local permits required.
Ability to successfully complete and maintain a dexterity test and DOT physical, and comply with the drug-free workplace policy.
Ability to communicate in English with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and monitors if applicable.
Ability to perform the listed physical tasks, including lifting up to 40 pounds and assisting with student evacuations involving dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate transportation vehicles with manual or automatic transmissions on regular, spare, or charter assignments.
Read and understand street signs, route sheets, and maps; learn and follow route sheets or electronic routing devices.
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 bus evacuations, including exiting through the emergency door.
Clean the inside of the bus, including sweeping, dusting, and cleaning windows, and clean outside bus windows.
Manage students and perform other specialized functions required by contract.
Perform job duties safely and in accordance with OSHA guidelines, applicable federal and state laws, and company policies and procedures.
Use or learn to use the internet, required programs, office equipment, fax machines, phones, and other electronic devices.