School Bus Driver/Custodian

GBOE; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education organization is seeking a Maintenance/Custodian to ensure safe transportation and cleanliness within school premises. The role involves driving students safely, maintaining cleanliness in facilities, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates should possess strong manual dexterity, knowledge of traffic laws, and the ability to work in different weather conditions. This position requires a commitment to the safety and well-being of students.

Qualifications

• Ability to physically move through the bus and classrooms.
• Ability to carry boxes and move furniture over 50 pounds.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure.
• Ability to maintain order and follow district policies.

Responsibilities

• Safely drive a school bus over designated routes.
• Transport students on school field trips.
• Clean and maintain school buildings.
• Clean, refuel, and maintain bus cleanliness and readiness.
• Maintain records and assist with drills and safety procedures.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Knowledge of traffic laws

Ability to work in poor weather conditions

Ability to establish cooperative working relationships

Team coordination

Tools

Standard automotive and bus equipment

Hand tools of trade

Floor cleaning and waxing machines

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
• Date Posted: 1/6/2025
• Location: Facilities
• Date Available: ASAP

Position Purpose

Under the general supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, to ensure the safe transportation of students, staff, and others to and from school, residential neighborhoods, and field trips, including maintaining and cleaning school buildings or areas assigned by the Director of Facilities.

Essential Functions

• Safely drive a school bus on days when school is in session over designated routes in accordance with time schedules, loading and unloading students at designated locations.
• Transport students, teachers and others on school field or activity trips.
• Inspect assigned bus on a daily basis prior to transporting passengers to ensure the bus is in good, clean and safe working order.
• Clean and refuel bus as needed.
• Ensure that a communication device is in proper working order before each trip.
• Report all mechanical deficiencies, traffic violations, or accidents promptly.
• Arrange for and ensure completion of routine maintenance of bus (e.g., oil change); transport the bus to and from maintenance and/or repair facilities.
• Maintain order and discipline in an effective and courteous manner among students being transported in accordance with district policies and procedures; report any incidents involving student discipline.
• Observe and track route timing, such as total time en‑route, time between stops, loading and unloading times or any other requested information for the purpose of establishing route efficiency, as requested.
• Maintain and submit records and reports as required.
• Follow procedures to ensure that no child is left alone on bus without adult supervision at any time, and that all children have departed bus at the end of all bus routes (morning, evening and during field trips or other special trips).
• Inventory bus emergency and first aid supplies and equipment; report needs to the Director.
• Prepare aides and children for bus drills and ensure bus evacuation drills are held as required.
• In case of accidents/emergencies, evacuate children according to written and practiced procedures, ensure that medical emergency procedures are followed; complete a written report as required.
• Check and secure building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Clean rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweep, mop, buff, strip, and wax floors.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Remove graffiti, clean glass areas.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Set up and break down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clear snow from entrances and walks, and spread sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Perform grounds‑keeping duties, clear debris and maintain grounds.
• Receive deliveries and assist in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Deliver supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empty wastebaskets: pick up and remove trash and assist in recycling program.
• Attend and participate in trainings, and other continuing education, career and professional development opportunities.

Additional Duties

• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Equipment

• Uses standard automotive and bus equipment, and ability to use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to and from school district buildings to vehicle service stations, field trip locations and other destinations are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of all traffic laws, regulations, road signs and related information.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate the bus, conduct pre‑trip inspections, and clean the bus.
• Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges, with correction if needed.
• Ability to physically move through the bus, and classrooms.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure and in cases of accidents or other emergencies.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).
• Ability to carry boxes, move furniture, etc. over 50 pounds.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: