26-27 Maintenance Technician/Bus Driver

Operations Center - Facilities; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

IPERS retirement plan

Life insurance $30,000

Vision insurance available

Job summary

The Lewis Central Community School District Operations Center - Facilities in Council Bluffs, IA is hiring a Maintenance Technician/Bus Driver. This full-time, year-round role combines maintenance duties with student transportation responsibilities, requiring a CDL and the ability to obtain Iowa School Bus Driver Authorization.

Work schedule includes 9 hours per day with overtime; paid holidays and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years experience in general maintenance tasks preferred but not required.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and related maintenance equipment.
• Must possess a CDL Permit prior to hire.
• Must obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements within 3 months of hire and have the ability to operate District vehicles safely.
• Must obtain a School Bus Driver Authorization Card from the State of Iowa. Paid training provided.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Performs general maintenance tasks, including light carpentry, painting, basic repairs, hauling, and minor equipment maintenance.
• Assists with preventive maintenance of building systems and equipment.
• Supports grounds-related duties such as upkeep of outdoor areas, including mowing, trimming trees and grass, trash removal, and pressure washing, etc.
• Operates hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Operates district vehicles and motorized equipment safely as needed.
• Assists with inventory tracking and recommends materials or supplies for maintenance tasks.
• Responds to weather-related needs, including snow and ice removal.
• Fills daily custodial vacancies as needed.
• Supports other maintenance staff or trades and may respond to district-wide emergencies.
• May be required on-call for after-hours emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL

Maintenance experience

Bus driving

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

CDL Permit

Class B CDL with P and S endorsements

Job description

Lewis Central Community School District Operations Center - Facilities - Council Bluffs, Iowa Open in Google Maps

26-27 Maintenance Technician/Bus Driver

Lewis Central Community School District Operations Center - Facilities - Council Bluffs, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934099

Application Deadline: Oct 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Sep 22, 2026 5:0 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The Lewis Central Community School District is seeking a reliable and motivated Maintenance Technician/Bus Driver to join our Facilities and Transportation teams. This full-time, year-round position plays an important role in helping to maintain the safety, appearance, and functionality of our buildings and grounds along with helping to support students with transportation needs with either a daily morning or afternoon route. This person must have or be able to obtain a CDL and pass all DOT and Department of Education requirments including a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, DOT physical and school bus driver authorization.

This position will be posted until filled.

A full description of the job duties and responsibilities is provided below.

Job Title:Maintenance Technician/Bus Driver

FSLA:Hourly, Non-Exempt (5 hours scheduled Overtime Weekly)

Reports to: Buildings and Grounds Director (Maintenance) / Transportation Director (Bus Driving)

Position Summary

This hybrid role is responsible for supporting both the maintenance and operational needs of District facilities and student transportation. Approximately 70% of the role focuses on general maintenance tasks during the school year, with the remaining 30% dedicated to student transportation. During non-student days such as holidays and summer breaks, the role will focus entirely on maintenance duties. Flexibility is essential, as daily tasks may shift based on district needs, weather, or student transportation requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance Duties (Approx. 70% of Role during school year)

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Performs general maintenance tasks, including light carpentry, painting, basic repairs, hauling, and minor equipment maintenance.
• Assists with preventive maintenance of building systems and equipment.
• Supports grounds-related duties such as upkeep of outdoor areas, including mowing, trimming trees and grass, trash removal, and pressure washing, etc.
• Operates hand and power tools safely and effectively (e.g., drills, saws, and other maintenance tools requiring skill and caution).
• Operates district vehicles and motorized equipment safely (e.g., zero-turn mowers, ATVs/UTVs, golf carts, trucks) as needed.
• Assists with inventory tracking and recommends materials or supplies for maintenance tasks.
• Responds to weather-related needs, including snow and ice removal, using plows, snow blowers, shovels, and other equipment as directed.
• Fills daily custodial vacancies as needed.
• Supports other maintenance staff or trades and may respond to district-wide emergencies.
• May be required on-call for after-hours emergencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bus Driver Duties (Approx. 30% of Role during school year)

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections on buses.
• Operates the bus safely and efficiently while transporting students on assigned morning or afternoon routes.
• Ensures students follow bus rules and maintains order on the bus, working with a bus monitor when assigned.
• Confronts emergency situations according to standard safety procedures.
• Communicates with parents, students, and staff regarding transportation concerns.
• Maintains accurate records, including route logs and incident reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years experience in general maintenance tasks preferred but not required.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and related maintenance equipment.
• Must possess a CDL Permit prior to hire.
• Must obtain a Class B CDL with Passenger and School Bus endorsements within 3 months of hire and have the ability to operate District vehicles safely.
• Must obtain a School Bus Driver Authorization Card from the State of Iowa. Paid training provided.

Hours/Schedule

Total scheduled work is 9 hours per day (5 hours of scheduled overtime per week), including maintenance and student transportation duties. During the school year, approximately 30% of the day will involve morning or afternoon bus routes; the remaining 70% will focus on maintenance responsibilities. During non-student days such as holidays and summer breaks, the position will focus entirely on maintenance duties. Additional hours may occasionally be required for trainings, meetings, or emergency needs, which are paid. Flexibility is essential to balance maintenance responsibilities with bus driving duties.

Rate of pay

Hourly rate to be determined based off of experience and education.

Benefits

• fully paid single coverage for health and dental insurance
• with the option to purchase family coverage
• Employees also receive a $30,000 life insurance policy at no cost
• opportunity to enroll in optional supplemental plans, such as vision and accident/critical illness insurance
• All employees are automatically enrolled in the state-sponsored retirement program, IPERS, beginning on their first day of employment
• The District contributes 9.44% of your wages, while employees contribute 6.29%

Paid Leaves/Holidays

• This position has 8 paid holidays; 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day following, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Memorial Day.

Position Type: Full-Time Full-Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jenni Wright , HR Generalist
• 4121 Harry Langdon Blvd
• Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]