School Bus Driver: Safe Student Transit & Route Expert

Ball--chatham-School-District; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

BALL-CHATHAM CUSD #5 is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe and reliable transportation for students district-wide and to events as assigned.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an Illinois CDL Driver’s License, and successful completion of background checks and annual physicals. Candidates must be 21+ and capable of operating buses according to route sheets and schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass fingerprint background check.
• Must be 21 years old; must hold an Illinois CDL Driver’s License.
• Must meet Illinois SOS requirements to become and remain a school bus driver in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Attends yearly refresher course.
• Passes yearly physical examination and drug testing; participates in random drug testing.
• Completes a daily pre-trip inspection report before the first trip of each day and whenever a different bus is driven.
• Notifies mechanics in writing of any mechanical problems with a bus daily.
• Schedules preventative maintenance every 3,000 miles (oil change).
• Keeps the bus clean inside and out.
• Maintains discipline to assure passenger safety and reports misconduct.
• Notifies the Director of Transportation immediately if there is a breakdown or bus accident; follows all accident procedures.
• Maintains a route sheet and map and ensures their accuracy at all times.

Skills

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Must be 21 years old

Illinois CDL Driver’s License

Illinois Secretary of State requirements for bus drivers

Job description

BALL-CHATHAM CUSD #5 is seeking a Bus Driver to provide safe and reliable transportation for students district-wide and to events as assigned.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an Illinois CDL Driver’s License, and successful completion of background checks and annual physicals. Candidates must be 21+ and capable of operating buses according to route sheets and schedules.