Route Bus Driver

South East Education Cooperative; Fargo (AR); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NDPERS Retirement Plan

Sick Leave

Job summary

Richland School District #44 is seeking a Route Bus Driver to transport students safely to and from school on a daily schedule. Morning and afternoon routes operate roughly 6:45am–8:15am and 3:00pm–4:45pm, on school days. The district covers two buildings and provides a retirement plan and sick leave.

Required: Class B license with school bus endorsement, background check, fingerprinting, and periodic physicals. The district covers license costs and offers supplemental activity driving optional.

Qualifications

• Requires Class B license with school bus endorsement and a clean background check.
• Background check and fingerprinting will be conducted before hiring; drivers must complete a physical every two years; random drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive school children to and from school on a daily basis in the morning and afternoon.
• The driver is responsible for the safety of the children and must follow all traffic laws.
• Driving to extra-curricular activities is available if the driver is interested.

Education

Class B License with school bus endorsement

Job description

Richland School District #44 Public Job Description

Position Title: Route Bus Driver
Department: Transportation
Reports To: Superintendent

Richland #44 School District is a Class B school district of about 300 students with two school buildings (PK-6 in Abercrombie and 7-12 in Colfax). We are idyllically located about halfway between Fargo and Wahpeton, giving families and staff the best of both worlds with a small-town feel close to larger areas. Our mission is Educating students to be responsible citizens and leaders and we believe in a safe and supportive environment that fosters relationships and high expectations for all students

WAGE:

$20,520/year based on 171 days
(120/day) PLUS daily mileage based on route (0.10/mile)
*Driving to extra-curricular activities is available if the driver is interested (18/hour)

BENEFITS:

NDPERS Retirement Plan; Sick Leave

Hours of employment - SCHOOL DAYS
Morning Route - 6:45am-8:15am (roughly)
Evening Route - 3:00pm-4:45pm (roughly)

Duties:

Drive school children to and from school on a daily basis in the morning and afternoon. The sole responsibility of a bus driver is the safety of the children. The driver must follow all traffic laws.

REQUIRED:

Class B License with school bus endorsement. *School District will pay for the cost to get bus license (including training and fees)
Background check and finger printing will be conducted before hiring
Drivers must complete a physical every two years
Individual must undergo random drug/alcohol testing