School Bus Driver (w/Trainer Stipend)

Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days (10 per year)

Paid Personal Days (2 per year)

Paid Bereavement Days (2 per year)

Job summary

Community Unit School District 308 in Oswego Township invites qualified candidates to apply for the School Bus Driver position. This role requires the safe operation of a school bus and managing students effectively. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent. The position offers a pay rate of $24.00 per hour with attendance and longevity bonuses, along with extensive healthcare benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to pass pre-employment testing including physical and background checks.
• Exceptional driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the school bus safely while managing and caring for students.
• Adapt to each student's needs, demonstrating a positive attitude.
• Secure students using child safety restraint systems.

Skills

Operating a school bus safely

Effective communication

Handling emergency situations

Knowledge of safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Unit School District 308

Seeking qualified candidates to become School Bus Drivers in the district.

Training: This position will be responsible for training and will receive a $1.00 Training Stipend.

Work hours will be varied.

Compensation

• $24.00 p/h (Rate of pay could be adjusted up to compensate for experience.)
• Monthly attendance Bonus
• Longevity Bonus

Hourly rate includes mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Benefits

Full-time associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and three medical plans (PPO and HMO). Additionally, a deductible reimbursement program applies for medical expenses (excluding ER services) when enrolled in the PPO plan.

Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days (10 per year)
• Paid Personal Days (2 per year)
• Paid Bereavement Days (2 per year)

Union Membership

This position is represented by the Oswego Transportation Association (OTA).

Qualifications

• 21 years of age (or older) with high school diploma or equivalent.
• Skills necessary to operate a school bus safely, communicate effectively, follow determined schedules.
• Ability to handle emergency situations, evaluations and administer first aid in a timely manner.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug, alcohol, background and TB testing.
• Exceptional driving record.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn safety procedures.

Performance Responsibilities

• Operate the school bus safely while managing and caring for students.
• Learn and adapt to each student's medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
• Serve as a role model demonstrating positive attitude and self-control.
• Protect confidentiality of student records and information.
• Secure students who use child safety restraint systems.