School Bus Driver
About The Position
North America Central is hiring a School Bus Driver to safely transport passengers in vehicles with manual and automatic transmissions. Drivers may operate regular, spare, or charter routes and are responsible for the safe operation of their transportation vehicle. The role involves transporting students, assisting with boarding and exiting, and communicating with students, parents, and school personnel. The driver performs vehicle inspections, supports emergency evacuations, maintains the cleanliness of the bus, and follows route information and applicable company, safety, and legal requirements. The position requires early-morning availability and the ability to work without direct supervision.
Requirements
- 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 complete and maintain a dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with the drug-free workplace policy.
- Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including lifting up to 40 pounds and assisting with student evacuations involving 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.
- Operator’s license with required endorsements and any other state or local permits required.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a transportation vehicle on a regular, spare, or charter route.
- Read and follow street signs, route sheets, maps, or an 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.
- Communicate and cooperate with school personnel, parents, and students.
- Attend safety and training meetings.
- Conduct emergency evacuations, including exiting through the emergency door.
- Clean the inside of the bus, including sweeping, dusting, and cleaning windows, and clean the outside windows.
- Perform other specialized functions required by contract.
- Manage students on the bus.
- Follow company policies and procedures and applicable OSHA guidelines and federal and state laws.
- Use or learn to use the internet, required programs, office equipment, fax machines, phones, and other electronic devices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
