School Bus Driver

Mokena School District 159 • Mokena, IL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

Drive the school bus safety along prescribed bus routes picking up and dropping off students as assigned by the Transportation Coordinator. Assume responsibility for the safety of the students when they are on the bus. Assume responsibility for the general control of the students while passengers. Assume responsibility for reporting any unusual misconduct of the students. Drive the school bus safely for field trips and extra-curricular activities as assigned by supervisor. Conduct evacuation drill once a year (this is not required by all drivers; it is optional). Keep the inside of the bus clean. Prepare and submit annual seating chart of students. Fuel bus as needed, not allowing fuel to go below ¼ tank. Conduct daily pre-trip of bus prior to use. Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Valid School Bus Driver's permit and CDL license (paid CDL training, paid initial licensing and certification requirements).
• Must meet annual requirements for certification, including physical requirements.
• Required to attend refresher course, as required by law.
• Participation in random drug test program.
• Ability to interact positively with students, co-workers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Drive the school bus safety along prescribed bus routes picking up and dropping off students as assigned by the Transportation Coordinator.
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the students when they are on the bus.
• Assume responsibility for the general control of the students while passengers.
• Assume responsibility for reporting any unusual misconduct of the students.
• Drive the school bus safely for field trips and extra-curricular activities as assigned by supervisor.
• Conduct evacuation drill once a year (this is not required by all drivers; it is optional).
• Keep the inside of the bus clean.
• Prepare and submit annual seating chart of students.
• Fuel bus as needed, not allowing fuel to go below ¼ tank.
• Conduct daily pre-trip of bus prior to use.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• As listed for Non-Certified Staff, either over or fewer than 600 hours , as appropriate.
• District paid medical insurance.
• District paid life insurance.
• IMRF pension.
• Paid training.
• Eligible for 10 sick days, 2 personal days, & 2 condolence days
• Sign-on bonus for fully licensed school bus drivers of $1,000.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed