School Bus Driver

Caldwell-Transportation-Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Caldwell Transportation Company is hiring a full-time bus driver to transport students to and from school with a focus on safety and reliability. You will operate buses with both manual and automatic transmissions, complete pre-trip inspections, and assist students including those needing wheelchair lifts.

Responsibilities include reading route sheets, following street signs, coordinating with school staff, and participating in safety trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Operator's license with required endorsements and other state/local permits.
• Ability to work early morning hours.
• Must work without direct supervision and maintain a professional attitude.
• Follow OSHA guidelines and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Drives a regular route, is a regular, spare or charter driver. Safe operation of transportation vehicle.
• Read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks.
• Assists students in loading and unloading, including wheelchair lift.
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students.
• Attend safety and training meetings.
• Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting through the emergency door.
• Cleans the inside of the bus and windows.
• Responsible for student management.
• Ability to learn and follow a route sheet/electronic routing device.

Skills

Reading street signs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Operator's license with endorsements

DOT/physical readiness

Job description

Caldwell Transportation Company, 3505 South 10th Ave, Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America

Boise, ID, USA

Job Description

Posted Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 4:00 AM

If you're looking for a career that will give you a strong sense of pride and purpose, this is the job for you. Getting over 1,000,000 children safely to and from school every day is one of the most important jobs you will ever have. Come work for North America Central where your skills are valued, and your contribution appreciated.

Job Purpose: Primary Responsibility is to safely transport passengers in multiple types of vehicles, including those with manual and automatic transmissions.

Major Responsibilities:

• Drives a regular route, is a regular, spare or charter driver. Safe operation of transportation vehicle.
• Read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks.
• Assists students in the loading and unloading process, including wheelchair lift.
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students.
• Attend all safety and training meetings.
• Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting from the emergency door.
• Cleans the insides of the bus including sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows. Cleans outside windows of the bus.
• Other specialized functions as required by contract.
• Responsible for student management
• Ability to learn & follow a route sheet/electronic routing device

Minimum Education & Certifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Operator's license with required endorsements & other state or local permits as required
• The ability to work early morning hours.
• Must be able to work without direct supervision
• Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
• Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal & State laws
• Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure
• Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions (include amount of travel):

• Ability to successfully complete and maintain dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with drug free workplace policy
• Opening service door, emergency door, bus hood, steering, windows, applying service & parking brake, adjusting mirrors & wheelchairs, student evacuations dragging up to 120 lbs and for up to 40 feet.
• Lifting Bus hood, trash box, challenged passenger into their seats, wheel chocks, tire chains, emergency equipment. Up to 40 lbs.
• Walking Crossing lot, up and down bus aisle, around exterior of bus
• Sitting Up to 2-3 hours
• Climbing Steps in and out of bus, cleaning windshield, under hood inspection, multiple times a day
• Reaching under hood inspection, cleaning windows, applying tie-downs, safety vests, car seats, adjust mirrors, opening emergency door from ground, checking roof hatch, applying service brake, clutch and accelerator
• Gripping doors, knobs, switches, handles, etc.
• Detecting problems with passengers on bus, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises, normal conversation
• Pre-trip inspection, applying tie-downs, sweeping, checking for sleeping
• Ability to read street signs, route sheets
• Communicating via the English language with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, monitor if applicable
• Dropping from emergency door to ground

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North America Central School Bus is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Caldwell Transportation Company, 3505 South 10th Ave, Caldwell, Idaho, United States of America,