CDL Bus Driver

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corp; New Whiteland (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation in Indiana is seeking a School Bus Driver. The role requires obtaining or maintaining a Commercial Driver's License, passing background, MVR, and DOT physical, and supervising students on the bus.

Work calendar is 180 days, with hours varying based on route assignments, and some extra driving duties may be available. This position emphasizes safe driving, excellent communication with parents, students, staff, and administration, and adherence to CPCSC

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma.
• Must pass a background check, have a clean MVR, and pass a DOT physical and drug screen before consideration.
• Ability to obtain a commercial driver's license if not currently licensed.
• Ability to supervise and maintain control of a school bus with passengers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain control of a school bus with passengers.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, staff, and administration.
• Demonstrate and perform defensive driving strategies.
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Director of Transportation.

Skills

CDL readiness

Defensive driving

Communication

Background check compliance

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CDL License

Job description

Reports To: Director of Transportation

PERF: CPCSC is a Non-PERF District, but we offer other retirement opportunities

Work Calendar: 180 Days

Standard Work Hours: Varies based on route hour assignment

Compensation

• Based on Salary Schedule
• Regular school hours
• Extra driving duties available above and beyond the school day
• Substitute positions lead to regular driving routes

Responsibilities

• If not currently licensed, ability to obtain a commercial driver's license and proper legal credentials.
• Supervise and maintain control of a school bus with passengers.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with parents, students, staff, and administration.
• Ability to demonstrate and perform defensive driving strategies.
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Director of Transportation.

Driver Training

• CPCSC offers paid hourly training.
• CPCSC reimburses candidates for the following expenses once they have successfully earned their CDL and have driven for CPCSC for one full semester: Learner's Permit, CDL, and Skills Test.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School diploma
• Must be able to pass a background check, have a clean MVR, and pass a DOT physical and drug screen before consideration

AAP / EEO / Diversity Statement

Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation believes in equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The policy extends to recruiting and hiring, working conditions, training programs, promotions, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer, CPCSC actively supports and seeks to implement all federal and state legislation and rules pertaining to the employment process. CPCSC expects and requires its employees to comply with this policy in every respect.

People with disabilities, people of color, indigenous people, Hispanic/Latinx, and LGBTQ, regardless of age are encouraged to apply. We are committed to developing a diverse and talented team.