Route Bus Driver

Baltimore City Public Schools; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore City Public Schools is hiring a Route Bus Driver for the 2026-27 school year in Iowa, Louisiana. The ideal candidate must possess a Commercial Driver's License and maintain safety regulations while transporting authorized students. Responsibilities include inspecting buses for mechanical issues, upholding discipline, and following the assigned schedule. This role is essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of students during transportation.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a Commercial Driver's License.
• Pass annual physical and drug testing.
• Complete yearly course work as required.

Responsibilities

• Obey traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Inspect each bus for mechanical defects daily.
• Report undisciplined students to the director.

Skills

Obeys all traffic laws

Maintains discipline when students are on the bus

Conduct emergency exit drills

Education

Commercial Driver's License

Class B CDL with passenger endorsement

Job description

Job Title: Route Bus Driver - 2026-27 SY

Reports to: Transportation Director

Qualifications: Obtain a Commercial Driver's License, Pass Annual Physical, Pass Annual Drug Testings, take and pass yearly course work as needed, get Class B CDL with passenger endorsement.

• Obeys all traffic laws.
• Observes all mandatory safety regulations for school buses
• Maintains discipline when students are on the bus.
• Reports undisciplined students to the transportation director.
• Keep the assigned bus clean.
• Fuel bus as needed.
• Keeps to the assigned schedule.
• Inspect each bus operation daily for mechanical defects.
• Notifies the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharges students only at authorized stops.
• Exercises responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transports only authorized students.
• Reports all accidents and completes required reports as directed by the transportation director.
• Conduct emergency exit drills on a yearly basis.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.