School Bus Driver

Mokena School District 159; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Paid training

Sick days

Job summary

Mokena School District 159 in Mokena, Illinois is hiring a School Bus Driver for an immediate start. A valid School Bus Driver's permit and CDL license are required, with annual certification upkeep and required refresher courses.

Responsibilities include transporting students safely on assigned routes, supervising passengers, conducting pre-trips, and maintaining cleanliness. Position is part-time with $26.77 per hour and standard benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid School Bus Driver's permit and CDL license.
• Must meet annual requirements for certification, including physical requirements.
• Required to attend refresher courses, as required by law.
• Participation in random drug test program.
• Ability to interact positively with students, co-workers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Drive the school bus along prescribed routes, picking up and dropping off students as assigned by the Transportation Coordinator.
• Ensure the safety of students while aboard the bus.
• Maintain control of students as passengers and report any misconduct.
• Drive buses for field trips and extracurricular activities as directed by supervisor.
• Conduct annual evacuation drills (optional for some drivers).
• Keep the inside of the bus clean and prepare seating charts.
• Fuel the bus as needed, ensuring fuel level does not drop below ¼ tank.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspections of the bus.

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: School Bus Driver

Qualifications:

• Valid School Bus Driver's permit and CDL license (paid CDL training, paid initial licensing and certification requirements).
• Must meet annual requirements for certification, including physical requirements.
• Required to attend refresher courses, as required by law.
• Participation in random drug test program.
• Ability to interact positively with students, co-workers and supervisors.

Description of Duties:

• Drive the school bus safety along prescribed bus routes picking up and dropping off students as assigned by the Transportation Coordinator.
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the students when they are on the bus.
• Assume responsibility for the general control of the students while passengers.
• Assume responsibility for reporting any unusual misconduct of the students.
• Drive the school bus safely for field trips and extra-curricular activities as assigned by supervisor.
• Conduct evacuation drill once a year (this is not required by all drivers; it is optional).
• Keep the inside of the bus clean.
• Prepare and submit annual seating chart of students.
• Fuel bus as needed, not allowing fuel to go below ¼ tank.
• Conduct daily pre-trip of bus prior to use.
• Perform other duties as required.

Work Year:

• 4 paid holidays
• As listed for Non-Certified Staff, either over or fewer than 600 hours , as appropriate.
• District paid medical HMO insurance
• Paid training
• Eligible for 10 sick days, 2 personal days, & 2 condolence days
• $26.77 per hour
• Time Sheet Required

School Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5338183

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: School Bus Driver

Qualifications:

• Valid School Bus Driver's permit and CDL license (paid CDL training, paid initial licensing and certification requirements).
• Must meet annual requirements for certification, including physical requirements.
• Required to attend refresher courses, as required by law.
• Participation in random drug test program.
• Ability to interact positively with students, co-workers and supervisors.

Description of Duties:

• Drive the school bus safety along prescribed bus routes picking up and dropping off students as assigned by the Transportation Coordinator.
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the students when they are on the bus.
• Assume responsibility for the general control of the students while passengers.
• Assume responsibility for reporting any unusual misconduct of the students.
• Drive the school bus safely for field trips and extra-curricular activities as assigned by supervisor.
• Conduct evacuation drill once a year (this is not required by all drivers; it is optional).
• Keep the inside of the bus clean.
• Prepare and submit annual seating chart of students.
• Fuel bus as needed, not allowing fuel to go below ¼ tank.
• Conduct daily pre-trip of bus prior to use.
• Perform other duties as required.

Work Year:

• Student attendance days, 176 days
• 4 paid holidays
• 180 total days

Benefits:

• As listed for Non-Certified Staff, either over or fewer than 600 hours , as appropriate.
• District paid medical HMO insurance.
• District paid life insurance.
• IMRF pension.
• Paid training.
• Eligible for 10 sick days, 2 personal days, & 2 condolence days.

Salary:

• $26.77 per hour
• Time Sheet Required

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $26.77 to $26.77 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kim Zupancich , Director of Human Resources
• District Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]