School Bus Driver

Harlow; Canton (SD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $1,500

Paid CDL training provided

Job summary

Harlow is hiring School Bus Drivers to safely transport students to and from school and events in Canton, SD. The role offers a meaningful, community-focused career with a scheduled split shift and a sign-on bonus.

We provide paid CDL training and a sign-on bonus up to $1,500. Part-time position, 15-20 hours per week, with shifts 6:00 AM-9:00 AM and 2:00 PM-4:30 PM. Start your year with stability, purpose, and impact on kids.

Qualifications

• Class A or B CDL, OR the ability to obtain.
• Endorsements: Passenger (P) and School Bus (S).
• Ability to pass medical examination.

Responsibilities

• Transport students in a timely manner to and from school and/or activities while following safety procedures and district rules.
• Operate a school bus under various weather/road conditions and comply with traffic regulations.
• Communicate bus rules and safety requirements to passengers and address misbehavior promptly.
• Coordinate with parents to resolve safety concerns using effective interpersonal skills.
• Assist students boarding and exiting, including wheelchair users and adaptive equipment.
• Inspect buses daily, report deficiencies, and perform routine maintenance tasks as needed.
• Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation for passenger comfort.
• Know and follow all applicable regulations and laws for school bus operation.
• Comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Complete records such as pre-trip/post-trip checks, route logs, and seating charts.
• Operate GPS and attendance tech daily and maintain proficiency with provided systems.
• Read maps and follow route/trip instructions from logs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Operate a two-way radio and work with Safety Manager on compliance.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Planning and Organizing

Quality

Adaptability

Dependability

Honesty and Assertiveness

Tools

GPS Navigation

Job description

Now Hiring: School Bus Drivers

Up to $1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Paid CDL Training Provided

Looking for a meaningful career change? Become a school bus driver and make a lasting difference in the lives of children in your community.

15-20 hours per week

Split schedule: 6:00 AM-9:00 AM and 2:00 PM-4:30 PM

No CDL? No problem - we pay for your CDL training

Competitive pay with a sign-on bonus up to $1,500

Start the year with a rewarding career that offers stability, purpose, and the chance to have an everlasting impact on kids' lives.

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 private 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 district safety procedures and applicable State Board of Education rules and regulations.

• 1. 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.


• 2. Communicate bus rules, safety and behavior requirements to passengers; and address improper behavior immediately while using appropriate interpersonal communication skills.


• 3. Communicate with student's parents to solve inappropriate or unsafe behavior utilizing strong interpersonal communication skills.


• 4. Assist students and passengers boarding and unloading the bus when necessary, including wheelchair students and adaptive equipment.


• 5. 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.


• 6. Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.


• 7. Responsible to know rules, regulations (Federal, State and District) and laws concerning operation of a school bus; and comply with all traffic regulations.


• 8. Comply with DOT drug and alcohol testing requirements.


• 9. Complete all records and reports timely and accurately such as pre-trip, post trip, route logs, mileage, student counts, seating charts, student reports, time sheets, and stop arm violations and submit to Transportation Department.


• 10. Operate at a proficient level provided GPS navigational technology, student attendance technology daily. Maintain proficiency with provided technology as needed.


• 11. Read maps, follow written and geographic directions according to route/trip logs.


• 12. Performs other duties as assigned by leadership.


• 13. Operation of a two-way radio.


• 14. Maintain cleanliness to ensure safe operating conditions Responsible to work with School Bus Inc. Safety Manager on the implementation and compliance of all DOT and OSHA rules and regulations.

Experience and Skill Requirements

Class A or B CDL, OR the ability to obtain.

Endorsements: Passenger (P) and School Bus (S).

Ability to pass medical examination.

Skills and Abilities Required:

• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and appropriately gather and analyze information.


• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to maintain confidentiality, be open to innovative ideas, and work successfully both on an independent basis and on a team. Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with a wide range of management styles within the Company and build community relationships.


• Oral Communication: Ability to organize thoughts and speak persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrate group presentation skills, and conduct effective meetings.


• Written Communication: Strong writing skills using good spelling, punctuation, grammar; detail-oriented in editing written documents; ability to present numerical and statistical data effectively; and ability to accurately interpret and communicate written information.


• Planning and Organizing: Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to ensure the timely completion of projects and development of realistic action plans.


• Quality: Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.


• Adaptability: Able to quickly adapt and respond to a rapidly changing work environment and manage competing demands in a productive manner.


• Dependability: Demonstrated ability to consistently be at work and on time as scheduled, follow instructions, respond to management direction, and solicit feedback to improve performance.


• Should be honest, assertive, and systematic.

Position Type

Part-time

Indeed Compensation

23.70

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