School Bus Driver & Substitute Bus Driver

Stoughton Area School District; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established school district is seeking dedicated School Bus Drivers to ensure the safe and timely transportation of students. This role offers flexibility with morning and afternoon routes and guarantees pay for two hours per route. Ideal candidates will possess a commercial driver's license and exhibit strong communication skills. Join a supportive team committed to providing a safe environment for students while enjoying paid training and a dynamic work atmosphere. If you thrive in a high-energy setting and love working with children, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Possess a commercial driver's license with school bus endorsement.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus safely on assigned routes.
• Maintain order and discipline among students.
• Perform safety checks on the vehicle.

Skills

Commercial Driver's License

Communication Skills

Ability to Enforce Policies

Independence in Various Conditions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Vacancy Details

Title

School Bus Driver & Substitute Bus Driver

School/Building

Stoughton Area School District

Number of Openings

99

URL

http://www.stoughton.k12.wi.us/

Close Date (11:59 p.m. Central)

Open until filled

Contact

Name

Ashlie Merath

Title

Human Resources

Email

[e-mail]

Phone

608-877-5022

Website

http://www.stoughton.k12.wi.us/

Position Details

Position Start Date

As soon as possible

Salary/Wage

$24.25 - $25.00 per hour

Terms/Schedule

School Year

Appointment Type

Full Time

Description

Are you looking for a job offering flexibility, a high energy environment, in-house AND paid training? Apply to be a School Bus Driver or Substitute School Bus Driver for SASD!

The School Bus Driver is responsible for the safe and timely transportation of school children in a school bus.

Reports To:

Transportation Supervisor

Schedule (Varies):

• 6:15am-8:15am, M-F (morning routes)


• 2:30pm-4:30pm, M-F (afternoon routes)


• Additional trips may be scheduled


• We are open to hiring candidates who prefer working only morning or only afternoon routes

***GUARANTEED 2 HOURS PAY / ROUTE or TRIP***

Essential Job Functions:

1. Drive a school bus in a safe manner on assigned routes

2. Maintain order and exercise discipline as necessary, and refer serious violations to the Transportation Supervisor

3. Follow all state and district procedures relating to the safe and timely pickup, transportation, and discharge of passengers; including disabled riders

4. Perform required safety and maintenance checks on vehicle

5. Assume responsibility for the safety and care of children while in route

6. Work cooperatively with administration, staff, parents and the community

7. Comply with the absence policies of the District

Requirements of Essential Functions:

Constant (66-100%) sitting with reaching and stretching of arms and legs for door opening, operating controls, shifting gears, clutching and braking, along with alert watching and listening attentively for conditions affecting the bus or passengers.

Occasional (1-33%) daily opening of hood and climbing on bumper to check fluid levels, along with bending, pushing, pulling and lifting to clean interior of bus; and the standing, stooping, squatting to load, fasten and unload wheelchairs when necessary in order to perform essential job functions.

Lifting: 0-10 pounds frequently (34-66%)

11-50 pounds occasionally (1-33%)

Marginal Job Functions:

1. Cleans bus interior daily and refuels when level drops to half-full

2. All other duties assigned which relate to the functions of the job

Qualifications

Job Qualifications:

• Possess, or be willing to obtain a commercial driver's license with school bus endorsement


• Ability to enforce state and district policies concerning safe bus behavior by students


• Ability to work independently in a variety of weather and road conditions, as well as with large groups of children with varying noise levels


• Must have good communication skills (oral and written) in order to work effectively with staff, students, parents and the community

Candidate Requirements

Additional Requirements

None