School Bus Driver-West Shore SD

North America Central School Bus; Lewisberry (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohrer Bus in Duncannon, PA, seeks a School Bus Driver responsible for safe, timely transportation of students to and from school. The role requires completion of pre-trip inspections, adherence to DOT regulations, and professional conduct with students and staff.

You will operate school buses and wheelchair-accessible vehicles, log daily maintenance, and participate in safety meetings. Must pass background checks and drug screening; regional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Courteous, dependable and professional demeanor.
• Ability to read materials and communicate clearly in person or by phone.
• Familiarity with fleet tech like Samsara and scheduling tools such as Dayforce.

Responsibilities

• Transport students safely and courteously according to laws and district policies.
• Perform daily pre-trip inspections and ensure vehicle readiness.
• Maintain logs and records of maintenance and student transportation.
• Manage student conduct and arrive on time for all routes and field trips.

Skills

Courteous conduct

Clear communication

Samsara navigation

Dayforce scheduling

Safe vehicle operation

Tools

Samsara

Dayforce

Job description

Rohrer Bus, based in Duncannon, PA, has delivered school and commercial passenger transportation solutions for over a century. The School Bus Driver is responsible for the safe, timely, and professional transportation of students to and from school.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safe Operation

• Transport students courteously in accordance with all traffic laws, DOT regulations, and local policies.
• Follow all railroad crossing, school zone, and designated stop protocols.
• Never fuel the vehicle while students or passengers are on board.

Daily Pre-Trip Inspection

• Engine: oil, coolant, belts, leaks. Exterior: tires, body damage, lens caps.
• Emergency equipment: fire extinguisher, First Aid/Body Kits, three reflectors.
• Interior: clean windows, clear driver area, functioning gauges and lights.
• Communication: 2-way radio or phone charged and operational.
• Final check: mirrors, seat belt, brakes; low-speed operational inspection on departure.

Vehicle Maintenance & Records

• Complete daily maintenance reports; maintain fuel and mileage logs.
• Keep the approved route loading zone list in the vehicle; clean bus interior regularly.
• Report all maintenance needs and repairs to a supervisor promptly.

Student Management

• Promote safe, orderly conduct on the bus; report behavioral incidents in writing per district policy.
• Attend all required safety meetings; arrive on time for all routes and field trips.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid CDL - Class A or B with Passenger and School Bus Endorsements; no Air Brake restriction.
• DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate; knowledge of state and local traffic laws.

Core Competencies

• Courteous, dependable, and professional with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to read materials/screens and communicate clearly in person and by phone.
• Comfortable using fleet and workforce technology systems such as Samsara (GPS/vehicle tracking) and Dayforce (scheduling/HR).
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate a school bus and wheelchair-accessible vehicles.

WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21+ years of age with a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Must pass a comprehensive background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Primarily regional travel. Must have stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.
• Physical: lift up to 50 lbs; bend, twist, reach; sit for extended periods (2\" clearance at steering wheel); climb stairs and emergency exits; enter/exit vehicles 13-66\" off the ground.
• Must withstand varying indoor/outdoor conditions including extreme temperatures.