School Bus Driver

Coastal Elite Pro; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health and dental insurance

retirement plans

paid training

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro is seeking a dedicated School Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school and activities. You will uphold safety, communicate with students and staff, and maintain orderly arrivals and departures.

The role is full-time, in-person, with benefits including health and dental insurance, retirement plans, paid training, and tuition reimbursement. CDL with passenger endorsement is preferred and a clean driving record is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bus or commercial driving; school bus experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with children and staff.
• Mechanical knowledge for routine vehicle maintenance.
• Experience working with children or in childcare is advantageous.
• Multilingual abilities or related experience beneficial.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record; CDL with passenger endorsement preferred.
• Ability to write reports related to transportation activities.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate buses following traffic laws and safety regulations
• Transport students to various locations, including schools and events
• Enforce behavior management policies to ensure passenger safety
• Conduct vehicle inspections for safety and cleanliness
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and dispatchers
• Assist students with boarding and disembarking, including those with special needs
• Maintain accurate records of routes, attendance, and incidents
• Adhere to all relevant transportation regulations

Skills

Bus/Commercial driving experience

Clear communication with children

Mechanical knowledge for maintenance

Experience with children/childcare

Multilingual abilities

CDL with passenger endorsement

Report writing ability

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a responsible and dedicated School Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school and related activities. The ideal candidate will have strong driving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a genuine interest in working with children.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate buses following traffic laws and safety regulations


• Transport students to various locations, including schools and events


• Enforce behavior management policies to ensure passenger safety


• Conduct vehicle inspections for safety and cleanliness


• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and dispatchers


• Assist students with boarding and disembarking, including those with special needs


• Maintain accurate records of routes, attendance, and incidents


• Adhere to all relevant transportation regulations

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in bus or commercial driving; school bus experience preferred


• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with children and staff


• Mechanical knowledge for routine vehicle maintenance


• Experience working with children or in childcare is advantageous


• Multilingual abilities or related experience beneficial


• Valid driver's license with a clean record; CDL with passenger endorsement preferred


• Ability to write reports related to transportation activities

Additional Information

This is a full-time role offering various benefits, including

• health and dental insurance


• retirement plans


• paid training


• tuition reimbursement

The work is conducted in person, with an emphasis on safety, communication, and student well-being.