School Bus Driver

Wichita Collegiate School • Wichita, KS

72d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Bus Driver provides safe, reliable transportation for students, coaches, and staff to athletic competitions and school-sponsored events. This role exists so students can participate fully in the life of the school beyond the classroom. You operate a school bus in accordance with Federal, Kansas, and school requirements and coordinate with Transportation department so coverage of the activity calendar is timely and professional.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license.
• Valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check and remain subject to required ongoing testing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Prior school-bus, motor-coach, or comparable passenger-vehicle experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus to transport students, coaches, and staff to and from athletic competitions, field trips, and other school-sponsored events.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and promptly report mechanical, safety, or equipment concerns.
• Maintain student safety and orderly conduct while loading, in transit, and unloading, and follow school expectations for student supervision on trips.
• Follow assigned itineraries, pickup and drop-off locations, and timing; communicate delays or route changes to the Transportation department contact.
• Comply with all applicable Federal and Kansas CDL, school-bus, traffic, and student-transportation requirements, including Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsement rules.
• Fuel, clean, and secure the assigned vehicle after each trip as directed.
• Participate in safety meetings and remain available for drug and alcohol testing and background-check processes.
• Coordinate with Facilities and with Athletics or the student-event sponsor on trip timing, vehicle assignment, and any student support needs.
• Remain with the assigned trip, including wait time at venues, when return transportation is part of the duty.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED