School Bus Driver

North-America-Central-School-Bus; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North-America-Central-School-Bus is seeking a dependable bus driver to safely transport students on regular routes. The role includes pre-trip/post-trip inspections, assisting students with loading/unloading, and maintaining a clean bus environment.

Responsibilities also cover safety protocol adherence, communication with school staff and parents, and participation in safety meetings. Candidates should be able to work early morning hours and follow established procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Operator’s license with endorsements and other state/local permits as required.

Responsibilities

• Drive regular routes, including charter or spare duties.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus.
• Assist students during loading/unloading, including wheelchair lift.
• Communicate with school personnel, parents and students.
• Attend safety and training meetings.
• Conduct emergency evacuation when needed.
• Keep bus interior/exterior clean and orderly.
• Ensure student management and safety per policy.

Skills

Safe driving

Customer service

Verbal communication

Route management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Driver's license with endorsements

Tools

Routing device

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

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