School Bus Driver-No Exp Needed-Training Provided (MT Vernon)

National Express LTD; Benton (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join as School Bus Drivers. This role offers comprehensive training to help you obtain your commercial driver's license (CDL) and develop essential driving skills. With a focus on safety and reliability, you will ensure students are transported to school on time and ready to learn. Enjoy a flexible schedule with no nights or weekends, and take advantage of summer breaks. Join a diverse workforce committed to the protection of children and passengers, and make a meaningful impact in your community. This opportunity is perfect for those looking to start a rewarding career with room for growth.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

No Nights or Weekends

Summers Off

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and possess valid state license.
• Must pass physical, medical requirements, and substance abuse screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus.
• Assist passengers in emergency evacuations and report incidents.

Skills

Defensive Driving

Safety Awareness

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

School Bus

Emergency Equipment

Job description

School Bus Driver - No Experience Needed - Training Provided (MT Vernon)

Hiring Immediately - No Experience Necessary - Training Provided

Starting Pay Rate: $22.00

Bonus up to $1,500

Join us for Walk-in Interviews: Wednesdays 9am-12pm! BRING A FRIEND!

(Must report to one of the 3 garages: Mount Vernon, Benton, or Sesser.)

Getting students to school safely, on time, and ready to learn is what we do. We work tirelessly to ensure the peace of mind of those who have entrusted their children to us. Safety, above all, is the cornerstone on which we build everything.

We offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage. Additionally, employees are able to enroll in a retirement savings plan.

A Driver in Training will be trained by our staff to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) and obtain related Driver endorsement(s), where available, and to learn our Company policies and procedures. Upon successful completion of the training program, the Driver In Training will be placed in a Professional Driver role.

We offer:

1. A Flexible Schedule
2. Competitive Rates
3. No Nights or Weekends
4. Summers Off

Responsibilities Include:

1. Provides safe and reliable transportation service by operating a school bus or other location-specific vehicle with a fixed or changing route.
2. Exhibits the highest ethical best practices and personal integrity; shares concerns about suspicious or inappropriate behavior with their supervisor or manager.
3. Reports to duty on time and maintains route on time but in a safe manner.
4. Physically assists passengers in evacuation of the vehicle in case of emergency.
5. Immediately reports any accident or incident per Company policy.
6. Follows Company Policy around student and/or passenger management.
7. Informs all appropriate personnel of problems/procedures.
8. Presents a neat and professional personal appearance at all times.
9. Completes all required paperwork (including route change sheets, time cards, vehicle repair requests) and submits to the appropriate authority in a timely manner.
10. Maintains a cooperative attitude with fellow employees, supervisors, customers, and passengers while always promoting company goodwill.
11. Safely and efficiently utilizes vehicle equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment.
12. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements Include:

1. Must be at least 21 years of age; for Tennessee School Bus Drivers, must be at least 25 years of age per state law.
2. Must possess, or be able to obtain, all valid applicable state license and other required certifications to operate company vehicles.
3. Must meet physical and medical requirements and pass substance abuse screening; as a safety-sensitive employee, will be subject to random substance abuse screening under Company policy.
4. Must satisfactorily complete and pass all training.
5. Must practice defensive driving at all times and avoid vehicular and industrial accidents by practicing safe driving and work habits.
6. Compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, district, and contract specific Driver requirements.

National Express has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with its policies and values, including sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. National Express is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children and passengers.

At National Express, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

National Express LLC's independent subsidiaries and affiliates are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer.