School Bus Driver

Illinois School District U-46; United States; On-site; USD 32,718; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate of $23.75

Eligible for benefits and pension

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United States seeks a Bus Driver to ensure safe transportation for students. Responsibilities include obeying traffic laws, maintaining discipline, and inspecting the bus before use. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and a valid driver's license, with preferences for bilingual abilities and customer service experience. This position has a competitive hourly rate of $23.75 and is eligible for benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Clean driving record required.
• Driving experience in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Obey all traffic laws and safety regulations.
• Maintain student discipline and report violations.
• Inspect the bus and report mechanical failures.

Skills

Traffic laws adherence

Bilingual - Spanish/English

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid driver's license

Job description

Position / Title: Bus Driver
Bargaining Unit: DUTU
Department/Location: Transportation
Calendar Days: 192
Reports To: Route Manager
JD Revision Date: 05/12/2023
Supervises: None

To provide the safest mode of transportation for the students of School District U-46 through the highest level of maintenance and repair standards.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Obey all traffic laws and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain appropriate driver license and endorsements as required by all state and federal regulations.
• Maintain student discipline and report violations to the appropriate authorities.
• Ensure at least one-half (1/2) full fuel tank prior to parking the bus.
• Responsible for cleanliness of the assigned bus.
• Adhere to the assigned schedule.
• Inspect the bus before each operation for mechanical failure, complete necessary reports, and notify proper authority of mechanical failure.
• Transport only authorized students; discharge students at authorized stops only.
• Inspect the inside of the bus following each run and prior to exiting the bus for sleeping children and/or forgotten articles.
• Must report all accidents/incidents and complete the required paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Experience / Knowledge

• Driving experience on narrow streets, congested neighborhoods, and busy highways in all weather conditions.
• Previous experience interacting with children.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit and drive a vehicle approximately as required.
• Ability to safely and quickly evacuate all types of school buses used by U-46.
• Ability to bend, kneel, and lift up to 30 lbs. with proper technique during the course of the normal work day.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 10-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Hourly Rate $23.75
• 8 hours per day
• Benefit and pension eligible