School Bus Driver

Coastal Elite Pro; New Bloomfield (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Paid training

Job summary

Coastal Elite Pro in Missouri seeks a responsible School Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school and activities. You will follow safety rules, manage behavior, and ensure a positive transportation experience.

You will operate school buses and commercial vehicles, perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, communicate with students, parents, staff and dispatchers, and assist students during boarding and disembarking. A CDL with passenger endorsement is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in bus or commercial driving; school bus experience preferred.
• Strong communication with children and parents.
• Mechanical knowledge for inspections and minor troubleshooting.
• Experience working with children or in childcare settings.
• Multilingual abilities beneficial.
• Valid driver's license; CDL with passenger endorsement preferred.
• Ability to document transportation activities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate school buses safely following traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Transport students to designated locations, including schools and events.
• Maintain passenger safety and order through behavior management.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections for safety and cleanliness.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and dispatchers.
• Assist students, including those with special needs, during boarding and disembarking.
• Keep accurate records of routes, attendance, and incidents.
• Follow all relevant transportation regulations.

Skills

School bus driving

Communication with children/parents

Vehicle inspections

Experience with children/childcare

CDL with passenger endorsement

Record keeping/documentation

Job description

Role Overview: We are looking for a responsible School Bus Driver to safely transport students to and from school and activities. The role involves adhering to safety protocols, enforcing behavior management policies, and ensuring a positive transportation experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate school buses and commercial vehicles safely, following traffic laws and safety regulations
• Transport students to designated locations, including schools and events
• Maintain passenger safety and order through behavior management
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections for safety and cleanliness
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and dispatchers
• Assist students, including those with special needs, during boarding and disembarking
• Keep accurate records of routes, attendance, and incidents
• Follow all relevant transportation regulations

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in bus or commercial driving; school bus experience preferred
• Strong communication skills, especially with children and parents
• Mechanical knowledge for vehicle inspections and minor troubleshooting
• Experience working with children or in childcare settings
• Multilingual abilities or experience with diverse populations beneficial
• Valid driver's license with a clean record; CDL with passenger endorsement preferred
• Ability to document transportation activities effectively

Additional Info

The role is full-time, offering benefits such as health and dental insurance, retirement plans, paid training, and more. The position requires in-person work.