BUS DRIVER

Young World Physical Education; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 27,896; Full time

Job summary

A local transportation service is seeking a dependable Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school in Pittsburg, Kansas. Responsibilities include ensuring safety during transit, maintaining discipline, and keeping the bus clean. Candidates must have a valid CDL license or be willing to acquire it. This full-time position offers a pay rate starting at $20.25 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CDL license or be willing to attain one after hiring.
• Experience operating a bus or large transport vehicle preferred.
• Must complete a physical examination for Bus Drivers.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports students to and from school and school-related activities.
• Maintains student discipline on the bus and at bus stops.
• Inspects bus prior to each route and maintains its cleanliness.

Skills

Ability to work cooperatively

Ability to follow instructions

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid CDL license

Job description

BUS DRIVER

Pittsburg Transportation Department - Pittsburg, Kansas

Job Details

Job ID: 5302449

Application Deadline: Mar 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jul 25, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

School Bus Driver safely transports both regular ed and Special Needs students and passengers to and from school. The position also includes mid-day, after school, field and activity trips when avaialble.

Purpose: Provide safe, clean and reliable transportation to ensure that students enjoy the full advantage of school programs and activities.

Reports to: Transportation Director

Pay Rate: Based upon prior experience and qualifications

Term of Employment: School year term

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Possess valid CDL license with required documents or be willing to attain after being hired.
• Meet State requirements for Bus Drivers, including Defensive Driving and First Aid Certification or be willing to attain after being hired.
• Successfully complete physical examination for Bus Drivers.

Experience:

• Experience operating a bus or large transport vehicle.

General Expectations:

• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform responsibilities independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to pleasantly and effectively communicate with the school district community.
• Ability to meet attendance standards to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Ability to maintain a generally positive attitude.

Functions and Responsibilities

Universal USD 250 Classified Standards:

• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 250 and the value of education.
• Comply with the privacy rights of students.

• Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicate pleasantly and effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to insure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district, state, and federal guidelines.
• React to change positively and productively.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan and Fire Marshall.

Specific Functions and Responsibilities:

• Operate all vehicles and equipment appropriately.
• Abide by all Kansas school transportation regulations, guidelines and state traffic laws.
• Provide safe and orderly transportation to and from school and school related activities for assigned students.
• Follow assigned route and maintain schedule.
• Maintain student discipline on the bus and outside the bus at bus stops.
• Report discipline problems to Transportation Director and follow through according to district policy.
• Inspect bus prior to each route or activity trip, and file inspection forms with the Transportation Director.
• Maintain bus, inside and out, in clean condition according to schedule, and inform the Transportation Director whenever a bus is received in unsatisfactory condition.
• Notify the Transportation Director immediately of lateness or emergency mechanical failure.
• Inform the Transportation Director of routine maintenance and repair required for assigned bus or vehicle.
• Report all accidents and file required accident reports with the Transportation Director.
• Assist mechanic with maintenance and repair as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Transportation Director.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning and reaching.
• Requires climbing and balancing.
• Requires driving skills, including ability to operate vehicle at night.Requires lengthy and overnight travel.
• Requires agility necessary to quickly and safely exit driver’s seat and rear emergency door.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy, crowded, stressful environments.
• Must work in and around dust, fumes and odors.

*Position will remain open until filled.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$20.25 Per Hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kasey Zimmerman , Director of Transportation
• Transportation Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]