School Bus Driver

International School of Zug and Luzern; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Marin Horizon School in Mill Valley, CA, seeks a School Bus Driver to start mornings with student pickup and transport them safely home after school. The role may include driving field trips and events as needed.

The driver will ensure student safety, perform pre-trip inspections, maintain calm discipline on board, and coordinate with the Transportation Director to address issues and scheduling.

Qualifications

• CDL (Class A/B) with P and S endorsements, Air Brakes endorsement, CHP certificate and First Aid/CPR certification are required.
• DOT drug testing compliance is required.
• Customer service mindset and related experience are valued.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with Transportation Director about daily routes and schedules.
• Drives a school bus on designated routes; transports students to/from stops and events.
• Assists children with disabilities, including loading/unloading and securing seats.
• Maintains bus discipline and reports disciplinary issues to the Transportation Director.
• Performs pre-trip safety inspections and ensures bus readiness per laws.
• Prepares and maintains route books, mileage sheets, and student records.
• Maintains DMV, insurance, and vehicle inspection records.
• Schedules and completes training and coordinates repairs as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Education

CDL (Class A/B) with P and S endorsements

Air Brakes endorsement

CHP First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

School Bus Driver

Reports to: Director of Facilities and Transportation

SCHOOL DESCRIPTION

Since its founding in 1977, Marin Horizon has been providing a challenging and robust academic program combined with character-enhancing life skills. Marin Horizon is a place of creative, active learning built around our commitment to developing each student’s confident voice. Marin Horizon serves about 300 students from toddler through grade eight and is located in Mill Valley, CA.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

As a Bus Driver at Marin Horizon School, you will play a vital role in the community and the lives of students. You will start students' days with morning pickup before school and transport them safely back home in the afternoon. Frequently, additional hours for field trips and special event transportation are available and may be required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates regularly with the Transportation Director regarding daily routes.
• Drives a school bus over a designated route according to an established time schedule; transports students from morning and afternoon stops, educational trips, school events and to extra-curricular activities.
• Assists children with disabilities in and out of the vehicle; physically maneuvers wheelchair students up and down ramp or automatic lift; positions students in their car/infant seats and ensures everyone is buckled before leaving each stop; fastens harnesses and belts; secures students to Scheel chairs/car seats and wheelchairs/car seats to bus when necessary
• Maintains discipline on the bus and reports all disciplinary issues to the Transportation Director
• Ensures that the bus can be operated safely before driving and conducts pre-trip safety inspections as required by federal and state laws to include observing visual defects and checking operating systems to include brakes, horn, lights, emergency flashers, extended stop arms, and door-opening devices
• At the conclusion of the day’s route, prepares the bus for the following day including checking fluid and fuel levels and replacing as needed, cleaning inside and outside of the bus, reporting need for maintenance and repair work and securing and locking the bus
• Prepares work orders for repairs; takes the bus to designated shop for major maintenance and repairs; inventories specialized equipment and performs minor repairs as needed on vests, car/infant seats, etc.
• Prepares reports and maintains records including route books, check-out and mileage sheets, student/family information and records
• Maintains DMV records, insurance, registration, CHP inspections, and 45 -day inspections
• Washes bus when necessary with prior approval from Transportation Director
• Schedules and completes training when needed and maintains T01 card
• Helps with daily school traffic requirements when needed with prior approval from Transportation Director
• Refers all parent issues/concerns to the Transportation Director
• Other duties requested by the Transportation Director

QUALIFICATIONS

• Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements, an Air Brakes qualification (removing the L restriction), a California Special Driver Certificate from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), and a First Aid/CPR certification. Also able to and willing to be subjected to DOT Drug Testing regulations.
• Customer service mindset. Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate is a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

This is an hourly, non-exempt position. The hourly compensation rate will be $30/hr - $40/hr, commensurate with experience. This is a fully benefitted position, and Marin Horizon School offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

EQUITY STATEMENT

Marin Horizon School is committed to building and maintaining a community that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming to all. We believe that diversity—in background, identity, perspective, and experience—strengthens our school and enriches the educational environment. We welcome and encourage candidates of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religious affiliations, socioeconomic backgrounds, and identities to apply. Marin Horizon does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic and is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices.