EPS Bus Driver

Erie's Public Schools; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Part time

Job summary

Erie’s Public Schools is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver for the Service Center. Provide transportation to school students on a split shift schedule (6:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.).

Routes vary and assignments are at management discretion. A valid PA School Bus Driver’s License with S endorsement and Airbrake classification is required, along with passing a physical and background checks. Salary is $21.21/hour.

Qualifications

• Must hold PA School Bus Driver’s License with S Endorsement and Airbrake.
• Must be able to pass a physical examination.
• No record of repeated traffic violations.
• Knowledge of regulations pertaining to school bus operation.
• Able to meet PA State Safety Regulations and be mentally and physically qualified.
• Enjoy working with children.

Responsibilities

• Operate school buses of various sizes and construction.
• Capable of first echelon maintenance on buses.
• Background check required per state law ACT 34, ACT 96, and ACT 114.

Education

PA School Bus Driver’s License (S Endorsement) with Airbrake

Physical examination clearance

Knowledge of PA school bus regulations

Safety-minded and child-focused

Tools

Background check

Job description

Position Title

Bus Driver

Location

Service Center

Position Summary

Provide transportation to school students.

Term of Employment

Student School Calendar (6:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m*.)

• Hours could vary slightly due to staffing and specific route schedules.
• Routes will be assigned based on availability and management discretion.

Salary

$21.21/hour

Report To

Transportation Supervisor

Qualifications

• Must have a Commercial Driver’s License – Current Pennsylvania School Bus Driver’s License with proper CDL License (“S” Endorsement) – Airbrake Classification – and be insurable by Erie’s Public Schools**
• Must be able to pass a physical examination.
• No record of repeated traffic violations.
• Knowledge of regulations and laws pertaining to the operation of a school bus.
• Able to meet PA State Safety Regulations, mental and physical qualifications.
• Enjoy working with children.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Operate school buses of various sizes and construction.
• Capable of first echelon maintenance on buses.
• Applicants not currently employed by the district must have a background check as required by state law ACT 34 EFFECTIVE 1/86, CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE EFFECTIVE 7/96 & ACT 114 FBI FINGERPRINT CHECK.