School Bus Driver

North America Central School Bus•West Frankfort, IL

About The Position

The School Bus Driver safely transports passengers using 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, and includes student management, assistance with boarding and exiting, and communication with school personnel, parents, and students. Drivers complete vehicle inspections, support emergency evacuations, and clean the interior and exterior windows of the bus. Other specialized functions may be required by contract. The position requires the ability to work early morning hours, follow a route sheet or electronic routing device, and perform duties independently while following company policies, safety procedures, OSHA guidelines, and applicable federal and state laws. The role includes physical activities such as lifting, walking, sitting, climbing, reaching, gripping, and assisting with student evacuations. Drivers must successfully complete and maintain a dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with the drug-free workplace policy.

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.
Dress professionally and appropriately for a business environment.
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 read street signs and route sheets.
Ability to communicate in English with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and a monitor if applicable.
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 operate transportation vehicles, including vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions.
Drive a regular route as a regular, spare, or charter driver.
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 use of the emergency door.
Clean the inside of the bus, including sweeping, dusting, and cleaning windows; clean outside windows.
Manage students on the bus.
Perform other specialized functions as required by contract.
Perform job duties safely and in accordance with OSHA guidelines, applicable federal and state laws, and company policies and procedures.