School Bus Driver

Jarnik Buses, Inc. • Maryville, MO

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About The Position

School Bus Drivers safely transport students between home and school and ensure their safety and well-being during the journey. Positions are available in Maryville and Barnard. Drivers maintain a calm, orderly, and safe bus environment; inspect the bus before and after each route; report repairs or maintenance needs; submit mileage reports; and keep the bus clean and mechanically sound. They follow traffic laws and school safety protocols and attend monthly safety meetings and other required training. The schedule is a Monday-to-Friday split shift, with route-based AM hours typically between 6 AM and 9 AM and PM hours typically between 3 PM and 6 PM. Additional activity trips and charters may be needed, and weekend work is available.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Must pass a background check, DOT physical, and DOT drug screening.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and maintain reliable attendance.
• Willingness to obtain a DOT license; paid training is provided.
• Passion for working with children and dedication to their safety.
• Strong communication skills and a positive, professional attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Existing DOT license with endorsements to drive a bus route.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport children between home and school.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children on the bus.
• Maintain an orderly, calm, and safe environment on the bus.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections.
• Report required repairs or maintenance to the team.
• Complete and submit mileage reports for routes driven.
• Keep the bus clean, tidy, and mechanically sound.
• Follow traffic laws and school safety protocols.
• Attend monthly safety meetings and other required training.
• Drive additional activity trips or charters as needed.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $1,000 for non-DOT license holders and $2,000 for DOT license holders with endorsements to drive a bus route.
• Flexible schedule.
• Referral program.
• Dental and vision coverage available.
• 401(k) with match.
• Paid training to obtain a DOT license.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed