School Bus Driver

Framingham Public Schools; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated Bus Drivers for the upcoming school year. This role involves ensuring safe and reliable transportation for students, maintaining a clean vehicle, and adhering to strict schedules. The ideal candidates will possess a strong commitment to student safety, have a clean driving record, and be capable of working independently. The position offers training for necessary certifications and a supportive work environment. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to excellence in education, making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Hiring bonus of $1,000

Attendance bonus of $25 per day

Flexible hours

Reimbursement for school bus certificate renewal

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid CDL with appropriate endorsements.
• Training provided for obtaining necessary certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transportation for students to and from school.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Enforce safety rules and manage student behavior.

Skills

Safe driving

Supervision of passengers

Time management

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

CDL Class A or B License

First Aid and CPR certification

Tools

School Bus

Job description

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

TITLE: Bus Driver

2025-2026 School Year

START DATES:

JULY 2025: START DATE FOR SUMMER

AUGUST 2025: START DATE FOR SCHOOL YEAR

POSITION SUMMARY:

A School Bus Driver provides clean, safe and reliable transportation for students to and from school as well as to and from special events such as field trips and athletic contests. School Bus Drivers are responsible for keeping to a specific route schedule and ensuring passenger safety during transit.

OUR MISSION:

Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work: Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community.

Diversity among drivers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish a baseline which we seek to exceed. As a district, Framingham Public Schools is committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students.

Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES:

A hiring bonus of $1,000 will be provided to anyone who holds all of the following upon the first date of employment:

• Class A or B CDL license
• Passenger Endorsement
• School Bus Endorsement

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Framingham Public Schools is eager to hire anyone interested in the position and will pay for their training while they obtain the following requirements:

• Class A or B CDL license
• Passenger and School Bus Endorsement
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Passing a drug test, CORI and Fingerprinting

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

School Bus Drivers work without direct supervision and are solely responsible for the safety of their passengers and bus. This position will require drivers to supervise and control a wide variety of individuals. There may be some work in the evenings driving students to school-related activities.

School Bus Drivers are expected to have a clean driving record; possess outstanding work habits, be reliable and report for runs on time; be able to fulfill yearly mandated requirements for school bus license renewal; and complete CORI information and fingerprinting background check as required by state law.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be attentive to traffic and weather conditions and ensure passenger safety.
• Follow the planned route and schedule for departure times and stops.
• Conduct mandatory pre and post trip vehicle inspections.
• Report routine maintenance or repairs in writing and submit to the Manager of Transportation.
• Monitor and report fuel consumption, mileage, and passenger numbers.
• Report delays, accidents, and emergencies.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency situations in accordance with District policies and procedures.
• Inspect the vehicle thoroughly before and after each trip.
• Assist with the loading and unloading of the bus when required.
• Enforce conduct and safety rules on the bus. Report inappropriate student behavior to the Director of Transportation.
• Maintain a clean vehicle.
• Support students.
• Other duties, as assigned, not inconsistent with the position.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the bus.
• Must often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time (prolonged sitting and driving in all types of weather conditions).
• Must perform work both indoors and outside in inclement weather; work involves potential exposure to temperature extremes, vibrations, and noise.
• Is expected to engage in lifting, pushing and pulling equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and occasionally heavier.
• Is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb stairs.
• Must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools.
• Must be able to assist students who have physical difficulties.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with and/or interact with students and other staff members.
• Must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction.
• May be required to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces.
• Is directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students.
• While the majority of the workday is spent inside the bus, may need to spend some time outdoors.
• May be exposed to bodily fluids, disease, or pathogens.
• May receive unintentional injuries from aggressive students; and
• May be required to have some degree of physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling physical behavior.

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION: This position is classified as Non-Exempt (Hourly).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Hourly Pay: $35 per hour (including for all trainings)

Attendance Bonus: Receive $25.00 per day for every day they are physically at work (to be paid out in the last pay period of the school year)

Flexible Hours: Potential for additional school-based employment if desired.

Reimbursement: Reimbursed for cost of renewal of Massachusetts school bus certificate.

Work Year: 191 days work year (potential to work in summer).

Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.