Bus Driver

Wolf Branch Elementary School; Mascoutah (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolf Branch Elementary School is seeking a School Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school and on field trips. You will perform pre-trip checks, maintain order on the bus, and follow district policies to ensure every student arrives safely and on time.

The role requires a CDL Class B with P and S endorsements, a strong safety mindset, and the ability to work with a school community. District training is provided to qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDL Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements required (District will train).
• Knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving practices.
• Ability to drive school buses and maintain student safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes when school is in session.
• Transports students, staff and others on field trips.
• Conducts pre-trip inspections and ensures bus is safe and clean.
• Maintains student discipline and orderly conduct on bus.
• Keeps records and reports as required.
• Reports any incidents or emergencies promptly.

Skills

Traffic laws knowledge

Manual dexterity

Vision/hearing ability

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Learning procedures

Traffic signs adherence

Mobility

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL with P and S endorsements

Job description

Job Title: School Bus Driver

Reports to: Transportation Director and Assistant Transportation Director

FLSA: Non Exempt

Work Days: Will vary based on District need and driver availability. Night and weekend

Rate of Pay: $25 per run - up to 4 runs a day (0-2 years experience)

$20 per hour for Field/Sports Trips

Drive the Future: Become a School Bus Driver! Make a direct, positive impact in our community every day. As a School Bus Driver, you do more than navigate a route-you set the tone for a student's day, ensuring they arrive safely, confidently, and ready to learn. Whether you are looking for a rewarding, full career, or a fantastic part-time opportunity to give back to the community and supplement your income, this role offers the flexibility to choose a path that fits your lifestyle!

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, school activities, and field trips.

Essential Functions

• Safely drives a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transports students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspects assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting of passengers to ensure that bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Ensures that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Reports all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents, promptly.
• Arranges for and ensures completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transporting the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintains order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; reports any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observes and tracks route timing, such as total time en-route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintains and submits records and reports as required.
• Follows procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventories bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; reports needs to the Director.
• Prepares aides and children for bus drills and ensures bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuates children according to written and practiced procedures, ensures that medical emergency procedures are followed; completes a written report as required.
• Attends and participates in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to and from school district buildings, to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational, problem solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to learn and comprehend information from procedures manuals and other materials. Ability to comprehend and follow traffic signs required.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, center and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard school bus environment.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

Certification/License

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement. (The District will train qualified candidates)

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.