Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 school year - Bus 40

Cambridge City School District; Cambridge (MA); Sur place; USD 20 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Applitrack is seeking a School Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 school year in Cambridge. You will drive bus routes, transport students and staff, and ensure safety and compliance with district policies.

A CDL-B with Passenger and School Bus endorsements, a T-8 physical, and a clean background are required. The position requires daily pre-trip inspections, student supervision, and timely reporting of any incidents.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of traffic laws, regulations and road signs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and safety in emergencies.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsabilités

• Safely drives a school bus on designated routes during school sessions.
• Transports students and staff to events and field trips.
• Pre-trip inspections and bus cleanliness.
• Maintains bus safety, discipline and orderly conduct on board.
• Reports incidents and maintains required records.

Connaissances

Traffic laws knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Discipline and safety

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Outils

CDL B with P and S endorsements

Description du poste

Bus Driver for the 2026-2027 school year - Bus 40 JobID: 766

• Position Type: Transportation/ Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 10/5/2026
• Location: Cambridge Transportation Department
• Closing Date: 10/12/2026

Title: School Bus Driver - Bus 40

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Certification/License

• Motor Vehicle Operator's (DMV) License.
• Current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), class B with Passenger and School Bus endorsement or willingness to obtain
• Completion of T-8 Physical
• FBI/BCI Background check required

Education

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• Successful prior experience working as a bus driver, preferably in a school district or transporting children.

Postings current as of 10/8/2026 11:11:07 PM CST.

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