School Bus Driver

Manhattan-Ogden USD383; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan-Ogden USD383 is hiring School Bus Drivers to transport students to and from school and extracurricular events. Drivers ensure student safety, perform pre-trip checks, and follow traffic rules while observing schedules.

This role supports retirees, veterans, and those needing a flexible schedule. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with responsibilities including communication with teachers and dispatchers and supervising students as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires patience, attention to safety, and good decision-making under pressure.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students, staff, and dispatchers.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to follow schedules and safety rules.
• Ability to work alone or with a bus monitor when needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport students to and from school and events safely.
• Check bus before routes and report any mechanical issues.
• Maintain discipline and report misconduct on the bus.
• Follow assigned route schedules and traffic laws.
• Coordinate with teachers, principals, and transportation staff as required.
• Ensure authorized passengers only and assist on out‑of‑town trips.

Skills

Patience

Safety-conscious

Decision-making

Communication

Job description

Be the first smile a student sees at the beginning of the school day and the last smile a student sees to end their school day! USD 383 is hiring School Bus Drivers to join our team. Drivers are an essential team member that transports students to and from school and extracurricular events while ensuring student safety. A School Bus Drivers responsibilities include making sure that their vehicle is in good shape and observing safety and traffic rules while on the road. This is an ideal opportunity for retirees, veterans, and people needing a flexible schedule. Full-time and part-time job opportunities are available.

• Must enjoy being around students and be patient, attentive, and have excellent decision-making skills.
• Ability to work individually or with a bus monitor.
• Communicate effectively with other educational professionals like teachers, principals, other transportation staff, and dispatchers.
• Obey and observe all traffic laws.
• Follow assigned schedule for routes.
• Maintain discipline with students on the bus and report any misconduct.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-town school activity trips.
• Check the bus before starting routes/activity for mechanical issues.
• Transport authorized passengers only.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Transportation.