School Bus Driver: Safe Routes, Student Support & Vehicle Care

North-America-Central-School-Bus; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

North-America-Central-School-Bus is seeking a dedicated bus driver to transport students safely on school routes. You will operate both manual and automatic transmission buses, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and assist students during loading and unloading, including wheelchair lifts.

The role requires reliable early-morning availability, teamwork with school staff and parents, and strict adherence to safety policies and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Operator's license with required endorsements & other state or local permits as required.

Responsibilities

• Drives a regular route, is a regular, spare or charter driver. Safe operation of transportation vehicle.
• Read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks.
• Assists students in the loading and unloading process, including wheelchair lift.
• Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students.
• Attend all safety and training meetings.
• Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting from the emergency door.
• Cleans the insides of the bus including sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows. Cleans outside windows of the bus.
• Other specialized functions as required by contract.
• Responsible for student management
• Ability to learn & follow a route sheet/electronic routing device

Skills

Verbal communication

Route sheet learning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Operator's license with endorsements

Job description

North-America-Central-School-Bus is seeking a dedicated bus driver to transport students safely on school routes. You will operate both manual and automatic transmission buses, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and assist students during loading and unloading, including wheelchair lifts.

The role requires reliable early-morning availability, teamwork with school staff and parents, and strict adherence to safety policies and OSHA guidelines.