Bus Driver 2025-2026

Fairport; United States; On-site; USD 31,133 - 35,252; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a SCHOOL BUS DRIVER responsible for the safe transportation of students. Candidates must have a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and a high school diploma. Responsibilities include conducting pre-trip inspections, maintaining order among children, and adhering to all traffic laws. This position offers a pay range of $22.60 to $25.59 per hour, depending on prior experience. Paid training is included, and applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Motor Vehicle Operator's License required.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class B necessary for the role.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely drives a school bus according to designated routes.
• Conducts pre-trip inspections of the bus.
• Maintains order among transported students.

Skills

Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Organizational and problem solving skills

Ability to manage time effectively

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Standard automotive and bus equipment

Job description

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

Position Type: Transportation - Bus Driver/Bus Attendant/ Bus Driver

Date Posted: 11/14/2024

Location: Transportation Center

Date Available: Continuous Hire

Closing Date: Until Filled

NOTE: From this posting, we will hire both permanent and substitute bus drivers.

Qualifications

• Certification/License
  • Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
  • Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement. (NOTE: Training is available for qualified applicants to prepare for this test.)
• Education
  • High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience
  • Successful prior experience working with children, preferably in a school district or transporting children.

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Transportation and/or Head Bus Driver, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips.

Job Summary

• 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.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned.

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.

Salary

$22.60/hr. - $25.59/hr. (based on prior school district bus driver experience)

Paid Training

Per Contract

Application Procedure

Apply online.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

The Fairport Central School District is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The District is committed to achieving a more diverse workforce. Candidates of diverse backgrounds and experience are strongly encouraged to apply.