School Bus Driver

North America Central School Bus/Rohrer Bus•West Frankfort, IL

7d•$19

About The Position

North America Central is hiring a School Bus Driver to safely transport passengers in vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions. The role may involve driving a regular route as a regular, spare, or charter driver. Drivers help transport children to and from school and are responsible for safe vehicle operation and student management. The position includes reading street signs, route sheets, and maps; learning and following a route sheet or electronic routing device; conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections, including child checks; and assisting students with boarding and exiting, including use of a wheelchair lift. Drivers communicate and cooperate with school personnel, parents, and students, attend safety and training meetings, and conduct emergency evacuations when needed. Other duties include cleaning the bus interior and exterior windows and performing specialized functions as required by contract. The role requires early-morning availability, independent work, professional conduct, compliance with safety rules and applicable laws, and the ability to use or learn internet, software, office equipment, and electronic devices. Physical duties include vehicle inspections and operation, walking, climbing, reaching, lifting, and assisting passengers. Candidates must successfully complete and maintain a dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with the drug-free workplace policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Operator’s license with required endorsements and any other state or local permits required.
Good verbal communication skills.
Ability to work early morning hours.
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
Professional and appropriate dress 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 perform the stated physical duties, including lifting up to 40 pounds and assisting with student evacuations that may involve dragging up to 120 pounds for up to 40 feet.
Ability to communicate in English with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, and a monitor if applicable.
Ability to read street signs and route sheets.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Safely operate transportation 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, and 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, and clean outside windows.
Perform other specialized functions required by contract.
Manage students on the bus.
Perform job duties safely and in accordance with OSHA guidelines, applicable federal and state laws, and company policies and procedures.