Bus Driver - Part Time / Full Time

Colonial School District; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 28,106 - 40,029; Part time

Job summary

Colonial School District in New Castle, Delaware, is seeking a Part-Time Bus Driver to transport students safely. The ideal candidate will ensure safety and compliance with transport regulations while maintaining a clean bus.

Requirements include a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License and successfully passing background checks. This position involves working 10 months of the year and offers a competitive salary of $24.73 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age with a valid license for at least one year.
• Complete school bus driver classroom training.
• No more than five points on driver record.
• Pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and related functions.
• Complete safety checks of the bus before trips.
• Maintain bus cleanliness and order.
• Report any hazardous conditions along the route.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Ability to complete safety checks

Knowledge of transportation rules

Ability to manage student behavior

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License

Job description

Position Goal

Safely transport students to and from school and school related functions.

Title

Bus Driver - Part Time

Location

Transportation

Reports To

Transportation Supervisor

Closing Date

June 30, 2024

Start Date

To Be Determined

Work Year

10 Months

Compensation

$24.73

Minimum Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid license for at least one year.
• Must complete school bus driver classroom training.
• Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers’ License with passenger and school bus endorsement. Will assist with obtaining proper license and permits.
• No more than five (5) points on driver record.
• No conviction for Driving Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, or suspension, revocation, or license disqualification for moving violations, in the past five years.
• Must not have ever been convicted of a Class A or Class B felony, or a felony based on causing death, a felony sexual offense, or a felony against public administration.
• Must not have had any portion of the sentence for any other felony conviction extending into the last five years.
• Must not have ever been convicted of any crime against a child.
• Must not have ever been convicted of any drug-related crime.
• Must pass a successful background check including child protection registry.
• Must pass a successful pre-employment drug screening.
• Must have TB testing (initially) and school bus driver physical (initially and annually).
• Previous employer verification and work history of all driver positions in past 10 years.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Meet the requirements of the regular daily bus route for the purpose of transporting children to and from school in a safe and timely fashion.
• Follow all State and Federal rules and regulations. Adherence to the procedures, policies, and practices presented in the “School Bus Drivers’/Aides’ Handbook.”
• Complete safety and operational check of the school bus and any special equipment before all trips. Report any malfunctions concerning the bus and/or special equipment.
• Keep the buses clean and in an orderly condition.
• Be fair and firm with discipline of your passengers and be mindful of the safety of student riders when they are approaching, entering, riding and leaving the bus.
• Knowledge of rules pertaining to the transportation of school children with responsibility to advise the students on the bus of the rules and the infractions.
• Responsibility to report any hazardous conditions observed along the scheduled bus route and route deviations.
• Responsibility to maintain and rigidly adhere to the bus route schedule for both pickup and return home.
• Responsibility to be courteous, pleasant and demonstrate respect for all students, school personnel, parents and the general motoring public.
• Responsibility to immediately report unusual incidents or events and to follow the directions provided by the Dispatcher.
• Report to work as scheduled or before in order to prepare the bus and start the route on time regardless of weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.