Bus Driver

East Troy Community School District; Town of East Troy (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus: $750–$1,000

Paid CDL training

Longevity bonus: $500 annually

Attendance incentives: up to $150/yr

Route pay: $36.45 per route

Job summary

The East Troy Community School District is seeking reliable part-time bus drivers in Wisconsin to serve on AM and PM routes. Paid training to obtain your CDL is provided, with a $24.30/hr starting point for CDL training and a hiring bonus ranging from $750 to $1,000.

Additional incentives include longevity bonuses and attendance rewards. Candidates must be 18+, hold or obtain a CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, pass a DOT medical exam, and adhere to drug testing regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and hold or obtain a CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Pass a DOT medical exam every two years and comply with testing regulations.
• Excellent communication, organization and professional conduct expected.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely on specified routes according to time schedule.
• Perform Pre-trip and Post-trip Inspections and maintain bus cleanliness.
• Maintain records, reports and communicate via two-way radio per procedures.
• Adhere to state and district policies for student transportation.
• Ensure students are off the bus at correct stops and monitor safety.

Skills

Clear speaking

Reading maps

Team player

Calm under pressure

Discretion with information

Professionalism

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Ethics

Multi-tasking

Education

CDL with passenger & school bus endorsements

Job description

The East Troy Community School District has a need for confident, reliable, dedicated bus drivers to fill our routes. This is the perfect part-time work for retirees, parents (even those with preschoolers-bring them along!), or anyone looking to help the community and make a little money on the side. Maybe this is the opportunity for you or someone you know such as a neighbor or relative!

We offer a competitive hiring bonus of $750-$1,000 for bus drivers. We even provide paid training for obtaining your CDL ($24.30/hr.)! Additional opportunities are available for van routes, driving charters for field trips, and athletic activities.

Good attendance incentives (up to $150/yr.) Annual $500 end of school year longevity bonus.

Both AM and PM routes available. Pay is $36.45 per route.

Come join our family of drivers!

REQUIREMENTS:

• At least 18 years of age
• Hold or obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements. Paid training will be provided by the district.
• Pass a Medical Exam every two years in accordance with DOT 49CFR391 regulation.
• Adhere to Random Drug & Alcohol Testing Regulations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly
• Ability to read and interpret road and street maps
• Able to work collaboratively with all colleagues
• Capable of handling high stress situations with a calm demeanor
• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• Commitment to ongoing professional growth and development
• Displays a high level of professionalism
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to high standards and ethics
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The position’s office is located in the Bus Driver Lounge. The job is performed primarily by sitting, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time on an occasional basis. This job involves constant fine manipulation and near acuity. Reaching and handling are utilized frequently. This job involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Be clean and neat in appearance
• Keep bus/vehicle clean and neat at all times
• Drive always at a safe speed
• Transport students safely on specified routes according to time schedule
• Complete and submit all required reports and documentation
• Communicate with drivers via two-way radio, ensuring all parties use proper radio discipline and procedures
• Perform Pre-trip and Post-trip Inspections
• Maintain order and discipline on the part of every passenger
• Study and observe all laws and regulations of the State of Wisconsin and East Troy Community School District Board policies relating to the transportation of students
• Attend and participate in all required trainings provided by the District
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports to assist school officials in mapping bus routes, planning schedules, and obtaining information for a continuous study of all phases of transportation service
• Advise Transportation Director of student, parent, and/or staff safety concerns
• Report immediately to the Director of Transportation causes for failure to maintain the school bus time schedule
• Instruct transported students in safe riding practices
• Permit a student to leave the bus only at a regular stop except upon written request of parents and approval of the principal or at the direction of the principal or Director of Transportation
• Ascertain and ensure that all students are off the bus before filling the fuel tank
• Maintain safety check protocols
• Report immediately to the Director of Transportation any hazards which would offer either a present or potential threat to the safety of students in the care of
• the bus driver
• Report immediately to the Director of Transportation misconduct on the part of any pupil while on the bus or under the immediate supervision of the bus driver
• Serve as a resource for administrators, staff, parents and community members
• Create a friendly professional climate and develops positive working relationships with students, staff, parents and visitors
• Demonstrate dependability and ethical behavior
• Represent the District in a professional manner
• Exhibit respect and good judgment
• Produce high quality work while meeting deadlines
• Learn and implement new technologies
• Support and create a friendly professional climate
• Understand the relation between own work to building and District needs
• Creativity, adaptability, and compliance toward assisting the district meet the district goals
• Strong work ethic including the ability to prioritize, to problem-solve, to self-start, and to make tough recommendations and or decisions
• Demonstrate a willingness to grow professionally
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Handle confidential information in a discreet, professional manner
• Communicate in writing as needed
• Maintain an organized and clean bus
• Frequently check district email and respond to appropriate emails in a timely manner
• Commitment to high professional standards – professionalism, as reflected by attire, communication, level of confidentiality, attitude, and work
• Flexibility to handle a variety of tasks at one time and meet deadlines