Bus Driver

Ball--chatham-School-District; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BALL-CHATHAM CUSD #5 is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe and reliable transportation for students district-wide and to events as assigned.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an Illinois CDL Driver’s License, and successful completion of background checks and annual physicals. Candidates must be 21+ and capable of operating buses according to route sheets and schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass fingerprint background check.
• Must be 21 years old; must hold an Illinois CDL Driver’s License.
• Must meet Illinois SOS requirements to become and remain a school bus driver in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Attends yearly refresher course.
• Passes yearly physical examination and drug testing; participates in random drug testing.
• Completes a daily pre-trip inspection report before the first trip of each day and whenever a different bus is driven.
• Notifies mechanics in writing of any mechanical problems with a bus daily.
• Schedules preventative maintenance every 3,000 miles (oil change).
• Keeps the bus clean inside and out.
• Maintains discipline to assure passenger safety and reports misconduct.
• Notifies the Director of Transportation immediately if there is a breakdown or bus accident; follows all accident procedures.
• Maintains a route sheet and map and ensures their accuracy at all times.

Skills

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be 21 years old

Illinois CDL Driver’s License

Illinois Secretary of State requirements for bus drivers

Job description

BALL-CHATHAM CUSD #5

Bus Driver

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass fingerprint criminal background check
• Must be 21 years’ old Drivers must hold an Illinois CDL Driver’s License
• Must maintain Illinois Secretary of State requirements to become and remain a school bus driver in Illinois

Special Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:

• Must be able to understand the basic operational systems on varying models of school buses
• Must be able to operate within structured time parameters defined by school start and dismissal times
• Must be able to understand basic map reading and have directional acuity
• Must pass a test covering knowledge of bus driving rules, regulations and laws

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

BENEFITS: 2026 BCSD Enrollment Guide

JOB GOAL:

Provide safe and reliable transportation of students throughout the district and to other events as assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Listed below but not limited to:

• Attends yearly 2-hour refresher course
• Passes yearly physical examination and drug testing also participates in random drug testing program
• Completes a daily pre-trip inspection report before the first trip of each day and anytime a different bus is driven
• Notifies mechanics, in writing, of any mechanical problems with a bus, on a daily basis
• Schedules preventative maintenance each 3,000 miles (oil change)
• Keeps the bus clean both inside and out
• Maintains adequate discipline to assure the safety of the passengers; reports gross disobedience or misconduct to the Director of Transportation using “School Bus Incident Report”
• Notifies the Director of Transportation immediately if there is a breakdown or bus accident; follows all accident procedures
• Maintains a route sheet and map and ensures their accuracy at all times

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year in accordance with BCESPA collective bargaining agreement in force.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands: interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and concentrating

Physical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, standing for prolonged periods of time, walking, exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently to lift, manual dexterity to operate related equipment, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity, ability to read and write, ability to speak and understand the English language.

Environmental Conditions: The work is performed outdoors

EVALUATION:

The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met (as applicable).

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future and may be amended at any time as appropriate.

Revised 12/2021