Activities School Bus Driver ($1,500 Sign On Bonus)

Fairfield Community Schools; Fairfield (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Fairfield Community Schools is seeking an Activities Route Driver to operate district school buses and transport students safely from the Transportation Office location. This full-time role requires CDL with air brake, passenger and S endorsements, plus DOT compliance.

Responsibilities include safe driving, maintaining discipline, and adhering to district policies and DOT regulations. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is offered to qualified applicants who join the Transportation team.

Qualifications

• Requires CDL with air brake, passenger and S endorsements.
• DOT physical required per Iowa/state regulations.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and participate in drug/alcohol program.
• Ability to positively interact with students, staff and community.
• Complete required licensure training.

Responsibilities

• Operate district school buses to transport students safely.
• Maintain safe, efficient operations of FCSD transportation.
• Adhere to district policies and DOT requirements.

Skills

High School diploma

CDL with air brake

Passenger endorsement

S endorsement

DOT drug test

People skills

Decision making

DOT physical

Licensure training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Activities School Bus Driver ($1,500 Sign On Bonus)

Fairfield Community Schools District - Fairfield, Iowa Open in Google Maps. This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs.

Job Details

Job ID: 5939287

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Position: Activities Route Driver $17.01/HR

Location: Transportation Office

Description/Requirements:

Job Goal: The driver is responsible for operating the district's school buses, ensuring the safety of the students transported. It is the goal every position to provide services which will ensure the successful and efficient operations of the FCSD.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Commercial Driver's License with air brake, passenger and "S" endorsements


• Participate in the district's drug and alcohol testing program including a pre-employment drug test


• Ability to positively interact with students, support staff, district employees and community members


• Ability to make sound decisions


• Successfully complete a DOT physical as per required by the State of Iowa


• Complete required training to fulfill licensure

Requirements: Job requirements and expectations will be shared during the interview process.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:
Support Staff > Transportation

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Contact Information

• Christine Willmon


• 403 S. 20th Street


• Fairfield, Iowa 52556


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]

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