School Bus Driver

Lake County Schools Consortium; Gavin (AR); On-site; USD 32,497; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is looking for a School Bus Driver responsible for the safe transport of students to and from school and events. The position requires adherence to schedules, ensuring safety during transit, and maintaining cleanliness of the bus. Candidates must demonstrate strong time management and communication skills. The starting salary for this role is $23.59 per hour, making it a secure opportunity to contribute positively to the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to adhere to assigned schedules.
• Experience with ensuring safety for passengers.
• Capability to maintain cleanliness and perform vehicle inspections.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to an assigned schedule.
• Ensure the safety of all bus passengers.
• Conduct daily inspections of the vehicle prior to operation.

Skills

Safety awareness

Time management

Communication

Job description

Job Details

• Position Type: Support Staff / School Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 2/25/2026
• Location: Gavin School District 37
• Date Available: 02/25/2026
• District: Gavin School District

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor
Supervises: Students
Department: Transportation
Classification: Non-Certified

Job Description

As a school bus driver, you are responsible for bringing children to and from school, ensuring timely pick-up and safe drop-off in the process. In any area, drivers may provide transportation for events, including field trips, during and outside of school hours. While you are on the road, you are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for everyone inside the bus, transporting students to and from school and special events.

Starting Salary: $23.59/hour

Essential Functions and Performance Responsibilities

• Adhere to an assigned schedule
• Arrive at pick-up and drop-off points in a timely manner
• Ensure the safety of all bus passengers
• Complete maintenance records and incident reports
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness inside the bus
• Conduct daily inspections of the vehicle prior to operation
• Recognize and report any required bus maintenance
• Attend transportation meetings and other meetings as appropriate.
• Support and enforce policies as established by the school district.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as appropriate as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Gavin School District 37 assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

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