Bus Driver

ReNEW Schools; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Job summary

A local education provider in Decatur is looking for a dedicated school bus driver to ensure the safe operation of the bus and student safety. Responsibilities include performing essential maintenance, maintaining order on the bus, and following traffic laws. Applicants should hold a valid CDL with the necessary endorsements and be prepared to undergo background checks. The position offers a competitive starting pay of $23/hr and supports training for relevant certification.

Qualifications

• Must be at least twenty-one years of age
• Complete an Expanded Criminal Background Check and a Child Protection Index Check
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Clear driving record
• Must be certified by the Indiana School Bus Committee and hold a current Yellow Card
• Must pass a CDL Physical Examination every two years

Responsibilities

• Operate a school bus safely and ensure student safety while meeting schedules
• Help passengers, including those with disabilities, get in and out of the bus
• Ensure proper vehicle maintenance and cleanliness
• Maintain order among students while on the bus

Education

Valid CDL license with Passenger (P) Endorsement and School Bus (S) Endorsement

Certification by the Indiana School Bus Committee

Job description

Responsible for the safe operation of a school bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedules.

Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures.

School bus drivers also help passengers, including those with disabilities, get into and out of the vehicle.

The school bus driver is responsible for ensuring proper vehicle maintenance, cleanliness, and maintaining order among students while they are on the bus.

School bus drivers must know, obey and follow all traffic laws and state and federal transit regulations.

Driver Requirements

• Must be at least twenty-one years of age
• Complete an Expanded Criminal Background Check and a Child Protection Index Check
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Must also pass any random drug and alcohol tests after employment
• Clear driving record
• Must hold a valid CDL license with Passenger (P) Endorsement and School Bus (S) Endorsement
• Decatur Township Schools will train drivers to obtain a CDL
• Must be certified by the Indiana School Bus Committee and hold a current Yellow Card
• Attending a School Bus Preservice class through the Department of Education (20 hours)
• Observing on a school bus with an onboard trainer for a minimum of 4 hours
• Driving an empty school bus for a minimum of 8 hours
• Driving a loaded school bus with a trainer for a minimum of 8 hours
• Must pass a CDL Physical Examination a minimum of every two years by a Certified Medical Examiner
• Must pass all Physical Fitness Certificate requirements a minimum of every 2 years

Pay: Starting at $23/hr

It is the policy of the MSD Decatur Township not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).