School Bus Driver

Gavin School District 37; Ingleside (IL); On-site; USD 26,810 - 38,184; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Illinois is looking for a school bus driver responsible for transporting students to and from school, ensuring timely pick-up and safe drop-off. The role involves both daily routine and transportation for events. A valid Illinois CDL driver's license is required. Candidates should have a strong commitment to safety and cleanliness inside the bus. This position provides an opportunity to support the school community and ensure the wellbeing of students during transit.

Qualifications

• A valid Illinois CDL driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Bring children to and from school ensuring timely pick‑up and safe drop‑off.
• Transport students for events during and outside of school hours.
• Maintain a safe environment for all passengers inside the bus.
• Conduct daily inspections of the vehicle prior to operation.

Job description

Reports to: Transportation Supervisor

Supervises: Students

Department: Transportation

Classification: Non-Certified

Starting Salary: $23.59/hour

Qualifications: A valid Illinois CDL driver's license.

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 on the road, you are responsible for maintaining a safe environment for everyone inside the bus. Transport students to and from school and special events.

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 Opportunities

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 work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.