School Bus Driver

Big Sky Bus Lines Inc; Black Eagle (MT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Big Sky Bus Lines Inc in Montana is hiring part-time School Bus Drivers who will be trained at company expense to obtain a CDL Class B license. Successful trainees are guaranteed 20 hours per week and will work morning and afternoon routes, with shifts between 6-9 am and 2:30-5 pm.

Applicants must be 21 or older, pass a background check, physical exam, and drug test. The role involves safely transporting students to and from school and related events, with daily bus inspections and adherence to

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check, a physical exam, and a drug test prior to employment.
• Candidate must be at least 21 years old to qualify.
• Company offers paid training to obtain CDL Class B license.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from school and related events.
• Follow safety procedures and State rules while operating a school bus.
• Communicate rules, safety and behavior expectations to students and address issues as needed.
• Assist students boarding and exiting the bus, including those with wheelchairs or adaptive equipment.
• Inspect buses daily and report any deficiencies; perform routine maintenance tasks as required.
• Comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements and maintain records.

Skills

Must pass background check

Must pass physical exam

Must pass drug test

21+ age

Education

CDL Class B license (or permit)

Job description

LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE? BIG SKY BUS LINES CAN HELP!

Big Sky Bus Lines is here to help you with your career goals! We are currently hiring for School Bus Drivers and will payYOUto train!

• Big Sky Bus Lines offers paid training with obtaining your CDL Class B license!
• Drivers who successfully complete training are guaranteed20 HOURS WEEKLY!
• Flexible Schedule!
  • School Bus driving with Big Sky Bus Lines allows time and flexibility for employees seeking a part-time work around already established schedules.
  • Routes are assigned and scheduled in the mornings between 6-9 am and in the afternoons between 2:30-5 pm.

**IMPORTANT**

MUST BE AT LEAST 21 y/o OR OLDER.

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL EXAM, AND DRUG TEST!

Job Summary

School Bus drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and related events. School bus drivers pick up students at a designated location, such as street corners or homes and drop them off at school.

Duties and Responsibilities

Transport students in a timely manner to and from school and/or school activities while following safety procedures and applicable State Board of Education rules and regulations.

• Operate and safely drive a school bus in either good or adverse weather, road and traffic conditions while transporting passengers to school or special events. Comply with traffic regulations while operating vehicles in a safe and courteous manner.
• Communicate bus rules, safety and behavior requirements to passengers; and address improper behavior immediately while using appropriate interpersonal communication skills.
• Assist students and passengers boarding and unloading the bus when necessary, including wheelchair students and adaptive equipment.
• Inspect buses daily to identify and report deficiencies. Perform vehicle maintenance procedures such as fluid and fuel levels, tire pressure checks, clean internal and external areas, install tire chains, and any other normal daily maintenance as required.
• Comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Complete all records and reports timely and accurately and submit to Transportation Department.
• Read maps, follow written and geographic directions according to route / trip logs.
• Operation of a two-way radio.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Position Type

Part-time