School Bus Driver

North-America-Central-School-Bus; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

North-America-Central-School-Bus is seeking a dedicated bus driver to transport students safely on school routes. You will operate both manual and automatic transmission buses, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and assist students during loading and unloading, including wheelchair lifts.

The role requires reliable early-morning availability, teamwork with school staff and parents, and strict adherence to safety policies and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Operator's license with required endorsements & other state or local permits as required.

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

Skills

Verbal communication

Route sheet learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Operator's license with endorsements

Job description

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

Requirements & Expectations:

Good verbal communication skills.

• 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