Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Abilene, Kansas, is hiring a full-time Bus Driver. The successful candidate will provide safe transportation for students while maintaining discipline and following all state regulations. A CDL license, high school diploma, and at least one year of driving experience are required.

Position offers $15 per hour and the opportunity to work in both indoor and outdoor environments. Interested candidates should contact Marie Ebersole, Interim Transportation Director, at [e-mail] for more details.

Qualifications

• Health and Inoculation Certificate is required.
• Must complete a state-required physical examination for Bus Drivers.
• Meet all State requirements for Bus Drivers, including CPR and First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation.
• Ensure all activities conform to State transportation guidelines.
• Maintain discipline on the bus.

Skills

Driving Skills

Communication

Safety Regulations

Discipline Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL License

Job description

Bus Driver

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This job is also posted in Abilene Public Schools USD 435 (KS)

Job Details

Job ID: 5804341

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Abilene Public Schools, in Abilene, KS, is currently seeking full-time substitute bus drivers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Health and Inoculation Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made). Complete state‑required physical examination for Bus Drivers (after employment offer is made).
• Valid CDL license with required endorsements.
• Meet all State requirements for Bus Drivers, including Defensie Driving, CPR and First Aid Certification.
• At least one year experience in driving some type of motor vehicle (which may be a private automobile), including experience throughout each of the four seasons.
• Successfully complete behind‑the‑wheel training.
• Desire to continue career improvements by enhance skills and job performance.

Essential Functions

• Ability to provide clean, safe, and reliable transportation to ensure students benefit from District programs and activities.
• Ability to ensure all activities conform to State school transportation guidelines.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and the community.
• Ability to react to change and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, meeting deadlines as assigned.
• Ability to operate all vehicles and equipment as necessary.
• Ability to implement and follow the vision and mission of the District.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting.
• Requires turning, and reaching.
• Requires driving skills, including ability to operate vehicle at night.
• Must work indoors and outdoors during the school year.
• Must work in noisy, crowded, stressful environments, with numerous interruptions.
• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.

General Responsibilities

• Ability to implement and follow all Kansas school transportation regulations.
• Ability to implement all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Ability to maintain discipline when students are on the bus.
• Ability to report those students who do not obey rules to the proper authority.
• Ability to keep assigned bus clean.
• Ability to keep to assigned schedule.
• Ability to check bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Ability to notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Ability to discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Ability to exercise responsible leadership and good judgment when on out‑of‑District school trips.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Ability to report all accidents and complete required reports.
• Ability to enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Ability to observe and follow all school district policies at all times.
• Ability to respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner.
• Ability to implement and follow all District health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.
• Ability to perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as directed by the Director of Transportation.

Term of Employment

At will

Evaluation

Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $15 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marie Ebersole, Interim Transportation Director
• Transportation
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]