Bus Drivers

Bus Shop; Mission (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Mission, South Dakota, is seeking full-time Bus Drivers to provide safe transportation services for students and maintain school vehicles. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, valid driver's licenses, and preferably experience in driving or building maintenance. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness of buses, ensuring safety regulations are followed, and performing basic repairs. The starting date is immediate, and the position is full-time.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid South Dakota driver's license and commercial driver's license must be maintained.
• Experience in building maintenance or driving/transportation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, or vacuum classrooms daily to maintain cleanliness.
• Clean corridors after school each day and as needed.
• Inspect and maintain the cleanliness and safety of assigned buses.

Skills

Building maintenance experience

Driving skills

Regular attendance and punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid South Dakota driver's license

Commercial driver's license

Job description

Bus Drivers

Todd County School District 66-1 Bus Shop - Mission, South Dakota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Todd County School District 66-1

Job Details

Job ID: 5386694

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 25, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY: To provide services for the operation and maintenance of school vehicles and buses. Insure that the facilities and grounds are clean, safe, and in compliance with state and federal guidelines.

QUALIFICATION/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma or GED.


• Valid South Dakota driver's license and commercial driver's license.


• Experience in building maintenance or driving/transportation preferred.


• Must maintain up-to-date training and certification.


• Demonstrates job responsibility, regular attendance and punctuality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sweeps, mops or vacuum classrooms daily. Keeps all the floors clean and in attractive condition.


• Cleans corridors after school each day and during the day if required.


• Scrubs, mops, and disinfects toilet floors daily. Cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.


• Does minor repairs to building and grounds as needed.


• Assist in snow removal when needed and keep the grounds mowed and raked in the summer.


• Observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses and obey all traffic laws.


• Keeps assigned bus clean and inspect the buses to insure safety of passengers.


• Keeps to assigned busing schedule.


• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.


• Other duties may be assigned.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Inspect and initial all fire extinguishers regularly and conduct monthly fire drills.


• Submit quarterly and incident reports and logs to the building administrator.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate while working as a custodian and can be moderate to loud as a bus driver.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift 75 pounds, climb to high and difficult places and work at those places. Constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, standing and walking. Repetitive motion with wrists, hands and fingers. Frequent bending, carrying, hearing, lifting and stooping. Occasional climbing and crawling.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.

Position Type: Full-Time