School Bus Driver

Gray Line Tennessee; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Gray Line Tennessee is seeking School Bus Drivers in Chicago, ensuring the safe transport of children on a daily schedule. This role offers benefits such as paid training, proper work-life balance with weekends off, and a focus on employee safety in a Drug-Free environment.

Benefits

Paid Training

Generous PTO Policy

Assigned vehicle

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401k benefits

Qualifications

• Must be able to work mornings and afternoons during the weekday.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• CDL Permit and valid TN Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Transport children safely to and from school.
• Assist students boarding and exiting the bus.
• Encourage positive behavior among children.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Ability to work with children

Ability to climb stairs

Job description

One of our most popular drivers’ positions due to its daily schedule, our School Bus Drivers keep safety their top priority as they transport children to and from school, on field trips, and other special travel.

What’s in it for you as a School Bus Driver?

• Weekends off (Allows you to pick up weekend shifts in other select departments for additional income.)
• Starting Pay - $30/HR
• Day Gap (Allows you to keep your personal appointments OR pick up extra driving shifts throughout the day in our other select departments for additional income).
• Set Routes
• Paid Training
• Generous PTO Policy
• Assigned vehicle

Apply today and our team will be with you shortly.

*DRUG SCREENING & BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to board and exit the bus and assist students boarding and exiting the bus.
• Must be able to work with children and encourage positive behavior.
• Must be able to work mornings and afternoons during the weekday.
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English in order to communicate with coworkers, the general public, law enforcement and emergency personnel.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, climb stairs multiple times each day, and tolerate a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions.

CDL School Applicants Must:

• Obtain a CDL Permit prior to assigned start date.
• Have a valid TN State Driver's License prior to assigned start date.
• Be at least twenty‐five (25) years old by the assigned start date.
• Understand, speak and read English.
• Have no more than one (1) moving violation within the last three (3) years of driving.
• Have no DWI or DUI conviction(s)
• Pass a substance abuse and alcohol screen.
• Pass state and federal criminal history background check.
• *IT IS IMPORTANT TO DISCLOSE ANY RECORD THAT MAY APPEAR ON YOUR MOTOR VEHICLE RECORD WITHIN THE LAST 3 YEARS.

Additional Information:

Every employee at Gray Line Tennessee has a stake in the safety of our clients, customers, and employees. Gray Line Tennessee is a Drug Free and Smoke Free facility.

Gray Line Tennessee offers benefits which reflect our commitment to attracting and retaining the best employees. We offer health, vision, dental, short and long-term disability, supplemental life and 401k benefits.

Gray Line Tennessee is an equal-opportunity employer, where all qualified applicants will be given equal consideration for employment without regards to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or other statues protected by law.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. Title I of the ADA makes it unlawful for any employer to discriminate against a qualified applicant or employee because of a disability in any aspect of employment.

By applying to this position, I acknowledge that I can perform the essential functions of the job. If I cannot perform the essential functions of the job, and need to request an accommodation, I will contact human resources immediately [e-mail] , in addition to completing the legal documentation required by law.