School Bus Driver

Pekin Community School District 303; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

A school district in Illinois seeks a school bus operator to ensure safe transportation for students. Responsibilities include driving on set routes, managing student behavior, and performing routine bus inspections. Candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to obtain a CDL with a school bus permit. Starting pay is $25.00 per hour, with opportunities for additional work during field trips and extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug tests.
• Training provided for the job, no prior experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate bus on predetermined routes and schedules.
• Maintain order among students during transit.
• Perform inspections and maintenance on the bus.
• Assist disabled students with loading/unloading.

Skills

CDL with school bus permit

Discipline management

Vehicle maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Anticipated Start Date

First Day of Student Attendance

Terms of Employment

• $25.00 per hour (varies per day, but no less than 4 hours paid time)
• Opportunity for extra work during field trips, extracurricular activities, and summer

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent, must be 21 years of age, have or have the ability to maintain a CDL with school bus permit and pass an extensive background check, pre-employment physical and drug test and random drug and alcohol testing. On the job training provided – no experience necessary. Ability to meet the requirements of the State of Illinois School Bus Permit annually.

Duties and Responsibilities

The criterion indicated below are intended to describe various types of work that may be performed. The exclusion of specific responsibilities does not prohibit them if the work is similar, related, or a logical task of the position.

• Operates school bus on a predetermined route and schedule in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with time schedules.
• Maintain order and discipline among students on the bus following school district regulations.
• Performs daily inspections and maintains vehicle maintenance, mileage, trip and student reports.
• Prepare student conduct and incident reports and accident reports.
• Operates hydraulic lift.
• Assists in the loading and unloading of disabled students as necessary.
• Monitors vehicle and equipment operation and reports malfunctions and repair needs.
• Fuel and clean exterior and interior of buses including, but not limited to, sweeping/mopping floor, wiping upholstery, picking up debris and general cleaning daily.
• Utilize two-way radio for bus-to-bus, bus-to-school and bus-to-base communications.
• Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid and training updates as required.
• Observe applicable local, state and federal policies, procedures, guidelines and laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Ability to pass extensive school bus physical on an annual basis per State of Illinois regulations.