Bus Driver

TRANSPORTATION-BUS GARAGE; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-year bonus

Paid health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

$2/hour waiver bonus

Job summary

Fort Zumwalt School District Transportation-BUS GARAGE in O’Fallon, Missouri seeks a Full-Time School Bus Driver to transport students safely and efficiently. Immediate starting date with benefits and a nine-month employment cycle.

Salary ranges from $23 to $29 per hour. Required include a high school diploma or equivalent, current CDL and School Bus Operator’s Permit, physical and dexterity tests, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Annual physical & Dexterity Tests.
• Current CDL and School Bus Operator’s Permit required for school bus driving responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to sit, talk, hear, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance and conduct repetitive wrist and/or hand movements.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds (75 pounds when operating a wheelchair lift and assist a special-needs student).
• NO DWI conviction.

Responsibilities

• Transport students of all ages to and from school and extra-curricular activities in a safe and timely manner.
• Manages student behavior and maintains discipline on the bus.
• Keep two-way radio on at all times that the bus is in operation.
• Conducts and logs pre-trip inspections to check for cleanliness, safety, proper mechanical functions and adequate fuel level.
• Conducts trip inspections after each run to check for vandalism, cleanliness, lost articles, and sleeping children.
• Maintains and tracks route data as mandated by school and state regulations.
• Reports mechanical problems to district mechanics.
• Maintains the confidentiality of students’ discipline and medical records.
• Conducts safety drills with students as required by the State of Missouri.
• Interprets routes and maps and anticipates and reports road conditions and hazards.
• Attends monthly safety meetings and workshops.
• Comply with the Transportation Handbook and other district polices related to the job.
• Keeps interior of the bus clean.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Possess the ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in written form, with administrators, staff and the community as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

Lifting capability

Clean driving record

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Annual physical

Dexterity tests

Job description

Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 4795686

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posting: Apr 12, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Fort Zumwalt Employee Benefits

• $1,000 First Year Bonus Available to All New Fort Zumwalt Bus Drivers!!
• Enroll YOUR student at Fort Zumwalt- Children of full-time employees are able to attend Fort Zumwalt schools K-12!
• Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (An additional $2/hour is available for those who waive health coverage and are able to prove group creditable coverage elsewhere.)

TITLE: School Bus Driver

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications for school bus drivers include the following:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Annual physical & Dexterity Tests
• Current CDL and School Bus Operator’s Permit required for school bus driving responsibilities
• Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships
• Ability to sit, talk, hear, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance and conduct repetitive wrist and/or hand movements
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds (75 pounds when operating a wheelchair lift and assistant a special-needs student)
• NO DWI conviction.

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

JOB GOAL:

School bus drivers shall transport students to and from school and school related functions in a safe and efficient manner. It is their responsibility to inspect and maintain the school bus to ensure proper operating condition.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transport students of all ages to and from school and extra-curricular activities in a safe and timely manner.
• Manages student behavior and maintains discipline on the bus.
• Keep two-way radio on at all times that the bus is in operation.
• Conducts and logs pre-trip inspections to check for cleanliness, safety, proper mechanical functions and adequate fuel level.
• Conducts trip inspections after each run to check for vandalism, cleanliness, lost articles, and sleeping children.
• Maintains and tracks route data as mandated by school and state regulations.
• Reports mechanical problems to district mechanics.
• Maintains the confidentiality of students’ discipline and medical records.
• Conducts safety drills with students as required by the State of Missouri.
• Interprets routes and maps and anticipates and reports road conditions and hazards.
• Attends monthly safety meetings and workshops.
• Comply with the Transportation Handbook and other district polices related to the job.
• Keeps interior of the bus clean.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Possess the ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in written form, with administrators, staff and the community as needed.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employment will be on an at-will basis for 9 months, beginning with the first day of the work calendar or at the time of employment for duration of school year with prorated personal leave. Salary for the position will be established annually.

EVALUATION:

Employment will be on a nine-month basis. All bus drivers will be provided a work calendar showing the schedule of the employee. The work calendar may be modified by the Board of Education at any time, as needs dictate.

Adopted: October 20, 2003

Revised: May 15, 2006

Revised: November 16, 2009

Revised: June 28, 2010

Fort Zumwalt School District, O'Fallon, Missouri

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23 to $29 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation