School Bus Driver

Round Lake Area Schools CUSD 116; Round Lake (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking dedicated bus drivers to transport students safely to various destinations. This role involves driving school buses and other vehicles, ensuring compliance with traffic laws, and maintaining vehicle records. Ideal candidates will possess a High School Diploma and a Class B CDL with air brake endorsement, along with a passion for working with diverse individuals. Join a supportive team where your contributions make a significant impact on the community's youth. Enjoy competitive pay, including a sign-on bonus and safety incentives, while making a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $2,000

Quarterly safety bonus of $250

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and Class B CDL required.
• 4 years experience driving public service vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles to transport students and passengers safely.
• Inspect vehicles and maintain records before departure.
• Comply with traffic regulations and assist passengers.

Skills

Knowledge of traffic and motor vehicle laws

Automotive and equipment mechanics

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to operate a bus and transit vehicles

Ability to follow directions

Record maintenance

Route planning

Ability to work with diverse backgrounds

Education

High School Diploma

Class B CDL with air brake endorsement

Vocational or technical school in automotive mechanics

Job description

Round Lake Area Schools | Round Lake, IL 60073

Operations Service Center, Round Lake, IL

JOB SUMMARY

This position is accountable for driving vehicles to transport students and passengers to local or distant points according to a time schedule.

SALARY RANGE

Starting at $21.86

SIGN-ON BONUS:

Newly hired bus drivers will be eligible for a one-time $2,000 sign-on bonus. Payment of the sign-on bonus will be dependent on start time and will be paid in four equal payments. The sign-on bonus will not be included in an employee's salary calculations but will be considered credible earnings. The sign-on bonus will not impact an individual's placement on the bargained salary schedule. Sign-on bonuses will be taxed.

SAFETY BONUS

Full-time RLAS-116 Bus Drivers will be eligible for a quarterly safety bonus of $250. This safety bonus will be paid out to all drivers who do not have any preventable accidents in a quarter. Payment will be made in the pay period following the end of the quarter.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants in this position are required to possess a High School Diploma, and a Class B, CDL air brake endorsed Illinois State Driver's License with an Illinois School Bus Driver's endorsement.

General Experience

Four (4) years experience driving public service vehicles.

Special Experience

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have included driving transit buses or over-the-road coaches.

Substitution Allowed

Graduation from a vocational or technical school with coursework in automotive mechanics may be substituted for two (2) years of the General Experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of traffic and motor vehicle laws and regulations;
• Knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods and practices of automotive and equipment mechanics;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Oral and written communication skills;
• Skill at and ability to operate a bus and other transit vehicles;
• Ability to follow directions;
• Ability to maintain records such as personnel records, inventories of supplies, maintenance schedules, route schedules, etc.;
• Ability to plan effective and practical routes to specified destinations and/or follow prescribed routes;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.

• Complies with local traffic regulations and reports delays or accidents;
• Debarks passengers and assists with off-loading;
• Drives school buses and other vehicles, including but not limited to transit buses, over-the-road coaches, service plate vehicles, vans, passenger cars and other motorized conveyances;
• Inspects vehicle being used and checks gas, oil, and water before departure;
• Keeps records;
• Makes daily or overnight trips;
• Picks up passengers at specified areas and transports to destination;
• Regulates heating, lighting, and ventilating system for passenger comfort;