Bus Driver

Shelley Joint School District 60; Shelley (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelley Joint School District 60 Transportation Department is seeking a School Bus Driver to transport students and staff safely on regular routes and field trips. The driver will perform daily pre-trip inspections, maintain order among students, and ensure all safety procedures are followed throughout the day.

The position requires a CDL Class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work a part-time to full-time schedule as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic laws, regs, road signs and related information.
• Ability to perform pre-trip inspections and bus cleanliness.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes when school is in session.
• Transports students and staff on field trips and activities.
• Inspects bus daily prior to trips and ensures safe operation.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed and checks fuel levels.
• Maintains student order and reports incidents per district policy.
• Keeps records on routes, timing and safety procedures.

Skills

Traffic Laws

Pre-trip Inspection

Communication Skills

Time Management

Safety Procedures

Mobility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDL Class B with Passenger & School Bus endorsement

Job description

Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 4133946

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 09, 2025 1:00 PM (UTC)

Job Description

School Bus Driver (Works approximately 3 hrs per day Monday through Thursday)

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Director of Facilities, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, 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.
• 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.

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. (If you currently do not hold a CDL ... training will be available.)

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Transportation

Contact Information

• Julie Hawkins
• 545 Seminary Avenue
• Shelley, Idaho 83274
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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