- Possess or able to obtain a valid School Bus Permit as required by Illinois law (required before training can begin).
- Successful completion of a school bus driver physical (paid for by district).
- Successfully pass a pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
- Successfully pass state and federal background check.
- Attend annual school bus driver refresher class as required by Illinois law.
- Complete First Aid & CPR training (provided by district).
- Open to ongoing professional development.
- Valid driver's license.
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Be comfortable securing small children in child safety securement systems.
- Operate the school van in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.
- Dependable attendance is an essential function for this position.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.
- Operate the school van in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
- Maintain schedules and maintain order on the school van.
- Follow all district transportation protocols and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Transportation Supervisor.
- Ensure the van is safely and securely stored.
- Ability to work well with students including students with special needs.
- Ability to work well with students with mild to severe disabilities, physical and/or emotional needs.
- Other duties as assigned
- Ability to work in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and extreme heat.
- Climbing up to 3 foot height up to six times a day.
- Reaching arms distance multiple times a day, walking up to 30 minutes a day on distance up to 100 feet at a time.
- Sitting five hours per day on a cushioned van seat while operating school van.
- Ability to crawl from driver's seat to side passenger sliding door in event of emergency.
- Hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to perform assigned duties; sitting for extended periods of time; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a van; kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to perform assigned duties; lifting heavy children in and out of restricted spaces.
- District/department shirts will be provided. Driver will provide own khaki pants or shorts.
- No open toe shoes or sandals/slides allowed.
Job Summary
This position is a for a 9 month employee (with summer possibilities)
Education/Experience
High School diploma or equivalent required
Reports to
Director of Transportation
Work Schedule (Approximately)
Monday - Friday (on student attendance days - 9 months)
Guaranteed 7 hours/day
Starting Pay
$27.06/hour
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Basic Term Life Insurance, IMRF
Selection Procedure
Administrators review submitted applications on a regular basis and contact potential candidates for interviews.
Job Type
Full-time
Pay
$27.06per hour