School Bus Operator - Safe, Reliable Student Transport

Charter Schools USA Inc.; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Schools USA Inc. is seeking a Bus Operator to transport students and staff, ensuring safety, adherence to schedules, and compliance with transportation policies. The role supports field trips, events, and daily routes with emphasis on student welfare and orderly conduct.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, and clean driving records. Training and ongoing safety meetings are provided by CSUSA.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the general use of a computer, email, and other job-specific equipment.
• Proven experience in a coordination role.
• Strong decision-making capabilities.
• Above-average communication, collaboration, and delegation skills.
• Strong working knowledge of operational procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret a map.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Operates school buses in compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Adheres to established schedules to safely pick up, transport, and discharge students and staff.
• Assists students and other passengers to provide safe entrance and exit from buses during emergency situations, bus evacuations, and normal transport.
• Maintains student discipline on the bus.
• Coordinates with school principals and area transportation supervisors to resolve minor and serious disciplinary problems.
• Transports students and faculty members on special field trips and to and from athletic events.
• Completes pre-trip inspections and post-trip inspections of buses.
• Maintains the appearance and cleanliness of assigned vehicles.
• Notifies leadership of suspected mechanical defects and malfunctioning equipment on assigned vehicles.
• Notes and reports any damage to the assigned bus.
• Secures or ensures the proper securing of all occupant restraint systems.
• Assists students in boarding buses; places wheelchairs securely in buses; transports students' medical apparatuses.
• Responds appropriately in emergency situations to include lifting, carrying, and/or dragging students off the bus.
• Executes emergency evacuation plans for all students with all pertinent information for all groups of students transported.
• Maintains records of bus operations and submits required reports in an accurate and timely manner; compiles and submits accident report information; and reports prolonged traffic delays.
• Monitors general and/or special education students until released to teacher, instructional assistant, parent, etc. to ensure student safety.
• Attends meetings and training sessions.
• Adheres to applicable policies, statutes, and procedures set forth in State Bulletin 119- Louisiana School Transportation and Bulletin 119 --Louisiana School Transportation Specifications and Procedures.
• Cooperates with transportation staff on route adjustments throughout the school year.
• Performs other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position.

Skills

Computer literacy

Coordination experience

Decision making

Communication

Operational procedures

Map reading

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Charter Schools USA Inc. is seeking a Bus Operator to transport students and staff, ensuring safety, adherence to schedules, and compliance with transportation policies. The role supports field trips, events, and daily routes with emphasis on student welfare and orderly conduct.

The position requires a high school diploma, a valid CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, and clean driving records. Training and ongoing safety meetings are provided by CSUSA.