Route School Bus Driver

Thompson School District R2-J; United States; On-site; USD 35,376 - 57,597; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A school district in the United States is seeking a School Bus Driver to safely transport students on daily routes and assist with various transportation operations. The role requires adherence to all relevant state and federal regulations and district policies. Successful candidates will complete training and earn a signing bonus upon completion of required hours. Competitive pay starting at $25.68 per hour, alongside comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must follow CDE, CDL, and district policies.
• Must resolve operational route needs.
• Must complete Route Driver training and earn a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students on daily routes.
• Operate all department vehicles as assigned.
• Support department in emergency situations.

Skills

Customer service

Safe driving

Job description

• Position Type: Transportation/ Casual School Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 6/18/2025
• Location: Transportation
• Date Available: As Arranged

Assignment Type: FTE/Hours Per Day:

Assignment Tenure: End Date (if Temporary)

Regular N/A

Summary

Safely transport students on daily routes and other transportation operations while following CDE, CDL and district policies and any other relevant state or federal regulations. This position is required to drive varying and directly assigned daily transportation routes and substitute for varying routes and district operations as needed. This position will be required to safely operate all department vehicles as assigned to support department and district operations and emergency district needs during all hours of the day and all types of weather/traffic conditions as needed. Learn and maintain knowledge of state and federal transportation laws and regulations and Thompson Schools District policies and procedures. Provide customer service and resolve operational route needs and concerns with department and district staff. Provide any needed support to the department and district in emergency situations.

Route Driver Training

Route Driver classes for the 2025-26 school year will be held throughout the year. The transportation department will facilitate the interview process. New drivers with the department will earn a $300 bonus for completion of 240 hours (pre-service training will be included in the 240 hours).

Please see the attachment for a list of job duties and requirements.

Pay and Benefits

On July 1, 2025 the starting rate of pay is $25.68 per hour plus benefits. Available routes are between 4 and 8 hours per day. Range 21 ($25.68 - $41.81) - Classified Salary Schedule.

Benefits include: Health insurance (50%+), dental, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, extended leave bank, as well as other optional benefit elections. Employee Benefits and Compensation.

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