Bus Driver

Bloom-Carroll Local School District; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom-Carroll Local School District is seeking a School Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 school year. The driver will safely transport students, staff, and others to and from school, field trips, and activities on designated routes with a 6-hour daily schedule.

Up to 40 hours of paid training is provided after one month of employment. The role emphasizes safety, adherence to district policies, pre-trip inspections, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus and conduct pre-trip inspections.
• Visual and auditory acuity within normal ranges.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes during school days.
• Transports students and staff on field trips.
• Inspects bus daily prior to operation to ensure it is safe and clean.
• Cleans and refuels bus as needed.
• Reports mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents promptly.
• Maintains order and discipline following district policies.
• Monitors route timing and records as required for efficiency.
• Ensures no child is left unattended on the bus and all have exited at stops.

Skills

Traffic laws knowledge

Manual dexterity

Vision & hearing

Communication skills

Job description

School Bus Driver ** UP TO 40 HOURS OF PAID TRAINING TO BE PAID AFTER ONE MONTH OF EMPLOYMENT **
For the 2026-2027 school year
6 hours per day
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, 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.
• 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.