School Bus Driver

Kankakee School District 111; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kankakee School District 111 is seeking a school bus driver to transport students to and from designated routes while ensuring safety.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 21+, valid Illinois driver’s license, CDL with school bus endorsement, and basic reading and math skills; training is provided.

The role involves operating a bus, assisting with wheelchair ramps when needed, maintaining discipline, and keeping the vehicle clean and ready for service.

Qualifications

• Must have, or be able to obtain within six months, a CDL with school bus endorsement.
• Must be 21 years or older and hold a valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Basic reading and math skills are required.
• Good vision and hearing are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drives a school bus on designated routes and follows time schedules.
• Picks up and discharges students at designated stops.
• Operates wheelchair ramp buses as needed and secures wheelchairs.
• Maintains order and safety of students according to district policy.
• Performs safety inspections and reports needed repairs.

Skills

CDL with school bus endorsement

Illinois driver's license

Age 21+

Vision & hearing standards

Reading & math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• High School Diploma or G.E.D Certificate.
• Basic reading and math skills.
• Good vision and hearing is essential
• Must be 21 years or older and hold a valid Illinois driver's license; must have, or be able to obtain within six months, a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with school bus endorsement.

Safe Driving Record Training:

• Will participate in approximately 11/2 months of training which includes, 5 days of classroom training, 10 to 30 hours of bus driver training which includes ride-alongs with other drivers as well as 8 hour first aid training course.

Description of basic functions and responsibilities : To transport students to and from school and other sites within designated route(s) and to ensure the safety of the student passengers while in a school vehicle. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for the safe operation of a school bus and for ensuring the safety of student passengers while meeting established bus schedules. Drivers may be assigned to drive wheelchair buses.

Job Duties:

• Drives a school transportation vehicle within prescribed route(s) in accordance with time schedules; Picking up and discharging students at designated stops
• May operate a special ramp bus; loads and unloads students in wheelchairs on and off bus, inspecting
• Wheelchair for operational safety; operates ramp; positions and secures wheelchair in bus
• Transports students and teacher on field trips to various locations; planning necessary route(s) and stops as needed
• Maintains order an proper discipline of student passengers according to district policy
• 0Conduct safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
• Reports needed mechanical repairs when necessary
• Performs periodical safety drills as required by law; completing necessary reports upon request
• Maintains cleanliness of vehicle to ensure safe operating condition
• Completes periodic mileage and other reports including passenger counts
• Attends various meetings regarding safety, first aid and training updates as required
• Operates a two-way radio
• Performs related duties as required
• Shall assume any other duties as may from time to time be delegated by immediate Supervisor. Furthermore, the Supervisor shall make any adjustments in the scope of responsibilities as outlined above which will be in the best interest of the school district.

Employment Standards:

• Knowledge of the provisions of the Illinois Motor Vehicle Code and the Education Code as applied to the operation of vehicles used in the transport of school children
• Knowledge of basic first aid practices, procedures, and techniques
• Knowledge of safe driving practices
• Ability to read and write at a level necessary to successfully perform the required duties
• Ability to understand and carry out both oral and written instructions in an independent manner
• Ability to establish and maintain proper student conduct on school vehicle
• Ability to drive a school bus safely and efficiently
• Ability to exercise good judgment and extreme caution while driving
• Ability to maintain valid certification as school bus driver according to state regulations
• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform required duties
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationship with those contacted in the performance of required duties

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Postings current as of 8/28/2026 9:24:53 AM CST.