School Bus Operator | Safe Student Transport, CDL Required

Community Academies; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Vaccination proof required

Laptop for staff

Job summary

Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO) is seeking a dependable School Bus Operator to transport students safely on assigned routes and maintain a clean, mechanically sound vehicle in accordance with all regulations.

Reporting to the Transportation Director, you will conduct pre/post trip inspections, follow schedules, enforce safety rules, and support school activities as needed. A valid CDL with school-bus endorsement and City permit are required.

Qualifications

• Must be over 25 or have at least three years of school bus driving experience
• Must possess a valid CDL license with a school bus endorsement (Class B)
• Must possess or obtain a valid City of New Orleans Driver Permit

Responsibilities

• Inspecting the bus before and after each route; maintaining a clean and mechanically-sound bus at all times
• Transporting children to and from school in the mornings and afternoons, stopping at all stops on the route and reporting delays or deviations in schedule
• Being attentive to traffic and weather conditions while staying on schedule and ensuring passenger safety
• Obeying all traffic laws and policies related to bus safety and operations
• Establishing high expectations for each student and supporting their academic, social, and emotional development
• Maintaining a safe environment on the bus by enforcing rules of conduct and responding to emergencies
• Reporting any unsafe environment to supervisors immediately
• Tracking the number of students transported and reporting to the supervisor daily
• Attending bus safety meetings and participating in school life and events
• Carrying out designated responsibilities at each CANO school, such as supervision of lunch or recess and assisting classroom/office activities

Job description

Community Academies of New Orleans (CANO) is seeking a dependable School Bus Operator to transport students safely on assigned routes and maintain a clean, mechanically sound vehicle in accordance with all regulations.

Reporting to the Transportation Director, you will conduct pre/post trip inspections, follow schedules, enforce safety rules, and support school activities as needed. A valid CDL with school-bus endorsement and City permit are required.