Bus Driver In Training - Bus Attendant

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

IPERS Retirement plan

Holiday Pay

Job summary

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is seeking a Bus Driver in Training - Bus Attendant for the ELSC Transportation group in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role starts at $16.28 per hour during training and as a bus attendant, with $22.40 per hour after full training, under a 9-month schedule with Summers off and 30 hours per week guaranteed.

You'll transport students, manage behavior, and maintain safety and vehicle readiness, including pre/post-trip inspections, documentation, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Must have valid CDL license and DOT medical card.
• Strong communication and student management skills.
• Ability to work with school staff and follow protocols.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and activities.
• Effectively manage student behaviors and maintain safety.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections and related paperwork.
• Collaborate with school staff and Fleet Supervisor.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Valid Class B CDL license

DOT physical and Medical Certificate

Tools

Wheelchair lifts

Radios

Job description

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Bus Driver In Training - Bus Attendant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5977756
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 30, 2026 5:02 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Transportation - Bus Driver In Training
$16.28 per hour during training and time working as a bus attendant
$22.40per hour after fully trained.

30 hours per week guaranteed!
- Nights and weekends off
- Opportunites to pick up extra assignments

Summers off! Nine (9) month work agreement

Benefits eligible 6 hours/day
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- IPERS Retirement plan
- Holiday Pay

Overview: To transport CRCSD students for morning and afternoon routes including tie ins while managing appropriate student behavior.

Classification:
Location: ELSC - Transportation

• School Bus Driver
• Compensation in accordance with work agreement
• This is a safety sensitive position:
  • Employee will be enrolled in a random pool of employees performing similar job functions
  • Subject to computer-generated random selections for alcohol and/or drug testing
  • Subject to reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug testing
• Non-Exempt

Essential Duties:

• Safely transport students to and from school, activities, etc.
• Effectively and appropriately manage student behaviors
• Maintain a cooperative attitude and build rapport with students, peers, supervisors, parents, school personnel, and the community
• Use effective and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Present self in a professional manner including attire and being alert and attentive
• Successfully complete all required trainings, meetings, classes and professional development
• Work together as a team to keep interior and exterior of vehicle clean, safe and presentable
• Quickly and safely evacuate vehicle in case of an emergency
• Check student roster to ensure proper ridership
• Maintain current knowledge of all student requirements, such as medical protocols, IEP's, etc. and respond appropriately to events by following written protocols
• While students are exiting, check vehicle for remaining/lost students, items, etc.
• Properly secure students in required safety equipment and restraints (i.e. wheelchairs, harnesses, etc.)
• Safely assist non-ambulatory students into and out of the vehicle
• Accurately complete reports and paperwork in a timely manner. Including, vehicle maintenance requests, student behavior referrals, timecards, directions, etc.
• Abide by federal law, state law, and district policies, procedures, and expectations
• Utilize technology when required
• Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre-trip and post trip inspections
• Immediately report accidents
• Ensure vehicle is properly fueled according to department policy
• Prepare vehicle for student transport including inclement weather, harnesses, wheelchair tie downs, etc.
• Safely and appropriately operate various types of school buses and equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
• Report all moving violations to Transportation Manager, including any received while on or off the clock
• Clean bus as designated by department procedures.
• Perform bus driving tie in assignments (eg. transport athletic teams right before route).
• Transport students for EOS, Special Ed, or other ad hock district needs.
• Team leader - communicate information to assigned team members, check staff in at punch in time, alert Fleet Supervisor of issues, etc.
• Complete general clerical duties, including phone support, sorting/filing paperwork, etc.
• Check spare vehicle fleet to ensure it is in operable condition (pre-trip, fueling, operational testing, etc.).
• Complete extra cleaning duties in vehicles and within the building (not generally completed by janitorial staff).
• Assist office or maintenance staff with special projects.
• And other duties as assigned.

If at any time an employee's supervisor has a reasonablebelief, based on objectiveevidence, thatthe employee is not both physically and mentally competent, as required by law, to perform essential job duties, then the employee may be required to undergo an appropriate medicalassessment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Obtain and maintain a minimum of a valid Class B CDL license, with proper endorsement
• Obtain and maintain a valid DOT physical and valid Medical Certificate, per FMCSA requirements
• Pass pre-employment and all:
  • subsequent agility tests
  • subsequent driving history checks
  • Pass pre-employment and periodic background history checks
  • Pass a pre-employment substance abuse screening
  • Pass all random alcohol and/or drug tests
  • Pass all reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug tests
• Register and maintain an account with the FMCSA Clearinghouse
• Must approve CRCSD queries with the FMCSA Clearinghouse within 24 hours
• Work well with others, including all personality types
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of, or ability to navigate, Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas
• Have and use effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively manage student behavior
• Accept and implement coaching and training
• Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre-trip and post trip inspections
• Professional driving experience preferred, but not required

Physical Demands:

• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time
• Ascending and descending approximately 14" steps regularly
• Entering and exiting vehicles regularly
• Descend from back door of vehicle in emergencies onto uncertain surfaces
• Repeatedly lifting and carrying students or object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet
• Repeatedly pushing and pulling wheelchairs/objects(s) weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet
• Continuous use of hands, fingers, and wrists repetitively
• Using both hands and legs simultaneously
• Repeated stooping, bending, and kneeling
• Occasional pushing, pulling and maintaining balance
• Reach over head to approximately 72" height to open wheelchair lift door and operate lift mechanism
• Rapid mental/muscular coordination
• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Accurate depth perception
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to see small details
• Operate mobile motorized equipment
• Drive a vehicle to conduct work

Hazards:

• Possible contact with blood borne pathogens and/or bodily fluids
• Contact with chemicals used for cleaning buses

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, at 319-558-2747.

Full Time - benefits eligible position - extra duties:

• Team lead - communicate information to assigned team members, check staff in at punch in time, alert Fleet Supervisor of issues, ect.
• Safely transport students for EOS, Special Ed, or other ad hock district needs
• Complete extra cleaning duties in vehicles and within the building (not generally completed by custodial staff)
• Check spare vehicle fleet to ensure it is in operable condition (pre-trip, fueling, operational testing, ect.)
• Assist office or maintenance staff with special projects.
• Inspect, fuel and clean trip vehicles