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ROE; Libertyville (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Bus Driver to ensure safe and timely transportation of students. This role involves driving various vehicles, maintaining safety standards, and adhering to traffic regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public service vehicle operation, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety. This position offers a competitive starting salary and the potential for bonuses based on performance. Join a team that values safety and community service while making a positive impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $2,000

Quarterly safety bonus of $250

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma and a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement.
• Four years of experience driving public service vehicles required.

Responsibilities

• Drive students and passengers according to a time schedule.
• Inspect vehicle and maintain records of routes and schedules.

Skills

Traffic and motor vehicle laws knowledge

Automotive and equipment mechanics knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to operate a bus

Ability to follow directions

Record maintenance skills

Route planning ability

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Education

High School Diploma

Class B CDL with air brake endorsement

Job description

Position Type:
Transportation/ Bus Driver

Date Posted:
3/6/2025

Location:
Operations Service Center, Round Lake, IL

District:
Round Lake Area Schools District 116

JOB SUMMARY:
This position is accountable for driving vehicles to transport students and passengers to local or distant points according to a time schedule.

SALARY RANGE:
Starting at $21.86

SIGN-ON BONUS:
Newly hired bus drivers will be eligible for a one-time $2,000 sign-on bonus. Payment of the sign-on bonus will depend on start time and will be paid in four equal payments. The sign-on bonus will not be included in employees' salary calculations but will be considered credible earnings. The sign-on bonus will not impact an individual's placement on the bargained salary schedule. Sign-on bonuses will be taxed.

SAFETY BONUS:
Full-time RLAS-116 Bus Drivers will be eligible for a quarterly safety bonus of $250. This safety bonus will be paid out to all drivers who do not have any preventable accidents in a quarter. Payment will be made in the pay period following the end of the quarter.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Applicants in this position are required to possess a High School Diploma, and a Class B, CDL air brake endorsed Illinois State Driver's License with an Illinois School Bus Driver's endorsement.

General Experience:
Four (4) years experience driving public service vehicles.

Special Experience:
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have included driving transit buses or over-the-road coaches.

Substitution Allowed:
Graduation from a vocational or technical school with coursework in automotive mechanics may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of traffic and motor vehicle laws and regulations;
• Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods and practices of automotive and equipment mechanics;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Skill at and ability to operate a bus and other transit vehicles;
• Ability to follow directions;
• Ability to maintain records such as personnel records, inventories of supplies, maintenance schedules, route schedules, etc.;
• Ability to plan effective and practical routes to specified destinations and/or follow prescribed routes;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Complies with local traffic regulations and reports delays or accidents;
• Debarks passengers and assists with off-loading;
• Drives school buses and other vehicles, including but not limited to transit buses, over-the-road coaches, service plate vehicles, vans, passenger cars and other motorized conveyances;
• Inspects vehicle being used and checks gas, oil, and water before departure;
• Keeps records;
• Makes daily or overnight trips;
• Picks up passengers at specified areas and transports to destination;
• Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating system for passenger comfort;
• Performs related duties as required.

Apply online at http://www.applitrack.com/rlas/onlineapp/default.aspx