School Bus Driver

DS Bus Lines; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Driver, where your role is vital in providing safe and dependable transportation for school children. This position offers a competitive starting rate of $20.00/hour and a generous $3,000 sign-on bonus for fully credentialed candidates. You will be responsible for ensuring the safety of all passengers while adhering to traffic laws and maintaining a clean vehicle. With opportunities for CDL training and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact in their community. If you are passionate about driving and ensuring the safety of children, this is the job for you!

Benefits

CDL and permit training

Sign-on bonus of $3,000

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years or older and meet all federal and state requirements.
• CDL and permit training provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport children safely to and from school.
• Perform vehicle inspections before and after routes.
• Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus.

Skills

Safe driving

Traffic law compliance

Client interaction

Navigation skills

Education

CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement

Clean driving record

Job description

A Driver is responsible for transporting clients from their pickup point to their destination in a timely and safe manner. Using a vehicle to successfully transport people, performing pre-trip inspections, performing child checks post-route, and keeping their vehicle within DOT regulations are the most important tasks of the driver.

New starting rate $20.00/hour

Offering $3,000 sign-on bonus for fully credentialed candidates that have a CDL with Passenger and School Bus Endorsement.

Job Description Summary

Provide safe and dependable transportation for school children on a daily basis. We provide CDL and permit training if needed. Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Transporting children and other passengers to and from school
2. Obey all traffic laws
3. Maintain a clean and mechanically sound bus at all times
4. Ensure the safety of all students
5. Perform inspections of the bus before and after each route
6. Attend safety meetings as required
7. Have a clean driving record
8. Must be 21 years or older
9. Must be able to meet all federal, state or contractual requirements

Pay $20.00/hour

Responsibility Profile

1. Transport clients to and from destinations.
2. Arrive at destinations on schedule.
3. Fulfill administrative needs, like office pickups.
4. Research and plan for traffic, construction, and weather delays.
5. Use navigation applications to determine the best route.
6. Always interact with clients professionally.
7. Ensure that the vehicle is always fueled and ready for use.
8. Arrange for vehicle repairs as needed.
9. Keep mileage records and repair records up to date.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Beacon Mobility is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Beacon Mobility makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.