Bus Driver Route 59

Transportation; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

The Sioux City Community School District Transportation department is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver Route 59 to provide safe student transportation in Sioux City, IA. You will operate school buses, follow route sheets, and ensure student safety while delivering reliable service for district programs.

Qualified applicants hold a valid Class B CDL with P and S endorsements and a high school diploma or GED. You must pass DOT physicals, maintain records, and participate in ongoing training and

Qualifications

• Minimum education includes a high school diploma or GED and previous experience working with children.
• Must possess, at minimum, a valid Class B CDL with P and S endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely to and from school following route sheets and trip tickets.
• Operate and secure equipment required to transport students with disabilities or special needs.
• Adhere to DOT safety regulations and traffic laws; comply with safety standards.
• Maintain safety during boarding and alighting of passengers on the bus.
• Transport students to school-sponsored events and field trips as needed.
• Perform daily safety inspections of buses and report any malfunctions.
• Maintain logs and reports of route operations and incidents as required.
• Attend driver meetings and in-service trainings to improve skills.

Skills

Reading and interpreting safety rules

Written reports

Radio communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Class B CDL with P and S endorsements

Job description

Bus Driver Route 59

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Job Details

Job ID: 5893574
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 15, 2026

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Bus Driver provides safe and efficient transportation for students to enjoy the fullest possible advantage of the District’s curriculum and extra-curricular programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs route functions necessary to transport students and other authorized personnel safely to and from school or other designated locations in accordance with route sheet and trip ticket instructions.

Operates and properly secures equipment required to support transportation of students with disabilities or special needs.

Observes legal and defensive driving practices; assures compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes, and regulations. Adheres to all DOT safety regulations and traffic laws.

Maintains safety precautions when passengers are boarding and departing the bus.

Transports only authorized students and sponsors. Reports trespassing violations to the supervisor.

Discharges students only at authorized stops.

Determines appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administers first aid to passengers as needed.

Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.

Utilizes two-way radios for the bus to bus and bus to base communications. Reports all accidents, injuries, and delays to the supervisor promptly. Completes required reports.

Promotes good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, conversation, and by the safe and professional operation of a school bus.

Enforces regulations against eating, drinking (except bottled water), use of tobacco, profane language, and use of headphones or cell phones on the bus.

Transports students to and from school-sponsored events and/or approved field trips as needed.

Exercises responsible leadership when on school district activity trips. Meets scheduled departure times and prepares related logs and reports.

Operates, cares for, and cleans areas and equipment used in the transportation of students. Uses proper technique for cleaning and disposing of human fluids. Helps keep the assigned bus clean. Sweep and empty trash daily.

Conducts required daily safety inspections of buses; inspects the interior, exterior, and engine of buses to assure safe operational condition; reports mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required; prepares and maintains related records.

Attends bus driver meetings and in-service training to improve skills, attitudes, and knowledge of school bus driving and student management.

Is readily available in the event of emergency dismissal.

Regular and dependable level of attendance is an essential function for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum education includes a high school diploma or GED and previous experience working with children. Must possess, at minimum, a valid Class B CDL with P and S endorsements. Any other alternatives to the qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate or acceptable.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Must have the ability to read analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Must be able to write routine reports and speak clearly and effectively over a radio communications system, before groups of students and sponsors, and before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints. Displays courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.

ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS

Maintains appropriate confidentiality. Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism. Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrates initiative to act without being asked.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Candidates must pass a physical exam by a certified medical examiner to obtain and retaina Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC). Mandatory "pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screening" required per DOT regulations. Ability to operate wheelchair lifts, ramps, and securement locks. Continual sitting, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Frequent walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, and pulling. Moderate lifting and/or carry up to 50 pounds or more. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus during the hours of daylight and darkness.

The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and vibration. Frequent interaction among unruly children. Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue. Occasional evening/weekend/summer work. Occasional driving during the hours of darkness. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee, necessary and appropriate to the achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW. The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment. Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the Compliance Coordinator, at 627 4 th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, [phone], [e-mail] . Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Compliance Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Administration > Transportation

Support Staff > Transportation

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stefanie Verros
• 627 4th Street
• Sioux City, Iowa 51101
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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