School Bus Driver

University School Of Milwaukee Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University School Of Milwaukee Corporation is seeking a School Bus Driver in Milwaukee, WI to transport students safely for daily routes, field trips, and athletic events. The role requires CDL with S & P endorsements, clean driving record, and strict adherence to safety policies.

The driver will perform pre-trip inspections, maintain detailed trip logs, and ensure child safety restraints are used properly while providing excellent customer service and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma minimum.
• Experience as a School Bus Driver preferred.
• Certification in First Aid & CPR preferred.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with S and P endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and well-being of all passengers during daily routes, field trips, and athletic transportation.
• Completes daily bus inspections and promptly reports safety concerns or maintenance needs to the Transportation Coordinator.
• Maintains accurate trip reports, including mileage and fuel receipts.
• Ensures communication devices are operational before each trip.
• Follows all traffic laws, safety regulations, and school transportation policies. Promptly reports violations.
• Ensures appropriate child safety restraints are used at all times.
• Follows safe passenger loading and unloading procedures.
• Ensures all passengers exit the bus, and no child is left unattended.
• Maintains a clean, orderly bus.
• Inspects emergency and first aid supplies, and reports replenishment needs.
• Conducts and documents monthly bus evacuation drills.
• Follows emergency medical procedures, and completes required accident reports.
• Maintains license, medical certifications, and any other endorsements.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Skills

CDL & S&P endorsement

Pass physical & drug test

Background check

Communication skills

Collaboration

Dependable & reliable

Flexible schedule

Customer service

Maturity & confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

CDL with S & P endorsement

First Aid & CPR certification

Job description

School Bus Driver

TRANSPORTATION Technical Milwaukee, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1275

Salary Range: $25.00 To $25.00 Hourly

General Summary: To ensurethe health, safety and welfare of the children, staff and volunteers during bus transportation to and from the school as well as on field trips and athletic activities. It is also the role of the Bus Driver to guarantee that the bus is clean and in proper working condition at all times; determine and follow safe and efficient bus routes; ensure all children are in age-appropriate child safety restraints, and evacuate children in case of emergency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety and well-being of all passengers during daily routes, field trips, and athletic transportation.
• Completes daily bus inspections and promptly reports safety concerns or maintenane needs to the Transportation Coordinator.
• Maintains accurate trip reports, including mileage and fuel receipts.
• Ensures communication devices are operational before each trip.
• Follows all traffic laws, safety regulations, and school transportation policies. Promptly reports violations.
• Ensures appropriate child safety restrains are used at all times.
• Follows safe passenger loading and unloading procedures.
• Ensures all passengers exit the bus, and no child is left unattended.
• Maintains a clean, orderly bus.
• Inspects emergency and first aid supplies, and reports replenishment needs.
• Conducts and documents monthly bus evacuation drills.
• Follows emergency medical procedures, and completes required accident reports.
• Maintains license, medical certifications, and any other endorsements.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possesses a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL), and holds a current School Bus Driver's Permit with an "S" and "P" endorsement.
• Ability to pass an annual Wisconsin School Bus Driver’s physical, including a drug test.
• Must be able to comply with background check, including fingerprints, as required by the agency and/or Wisconsin Licensing Agency.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre-trip inspection, and clean the bus.
• Dependable, reliable, and highly organized.
• Exhibits strong communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Demonstrate a high level of maturity, assertiveness, and confidentiality.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma minimum
• Experience as a School Bus Driver preferred
• Certification in First Aide & CPR preferred
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with S and P endorsement