School Bus Driver

Coastal Elite Pro; Fulton (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Fulton, MO is seeking a dedicated School Bus Driver to transport students to and from school and activities, with emphasis on safety and reliability. Responsibilities include operating buses, conducting inspections, maintaining cleanliness, and enforcing behavior policies while supporting students including those with special needs.

Strong communication with students, parents, and staff, plus adherence to regulations and accurate route documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bus or commercial driving, with preference for school bus or paratransit experience.
• Strong communication skills with children, parents and staff.
• Mechanical knowledge for routine vehicle inspections.
• Experience with children or in childcare settings.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record; CDL with passenger endorsement preferred.
• Multilingual abilities or experience in diverse settings are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate buses following traffic laws and safety protocols.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and maintain cleanliness.
• Enforce behavior management policies.
• Assist students—including those with special needs.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Keep accurate records of routes and incidents.
• Follow all transportation regulations and ensure a positive, safe environment during daily routes.

Skills

Strong communication

Child + parent interaction

Safety awareness

Multilingual abilities

Mechanical knowledge

Tools

CDL with passenger endorsement

Job description

Role Overview: A responsible and dedicated School Bus Driver ensures the safe transportation of students to and from school and related activities.

Key Responsibilities: Safely operate buses following traffic laws and safety protocols, conduct vehicle inspections, and maintain cleanliness.

Enforce behavior management policies, assist students—including those with special needs—communicate effectively with stakeholders, and keep accurate records of routes and incidents.

Follow all transportation regulations and ensure a positive, safe environment during daily routes.

Qualifications And Skills

• Proven experience in bus or commercial driving, with preference for school bus or paratransit experience.
• Strong communication skills, especially with children, parents, and staff.
• Mechanical knowledge for routine vehicle inspections.
• Experience working with children or in childcare settings.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record; CDL with passenger endorsement preferred.
• Multilingual abilities or experience in diverse settings are advantageous.

Additional Details

The role includes benefits such as health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, paid training, and tuition reimbursement, with an emphasis on safety, communication, and student support.

• Health
• Dental
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid training
• Tuition reimbursement