Student Bus Driver: Safe Routes, Community Impact

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL is seeking a School Bus Driver to ensure safe student transportation on established routes within the school calendar. You will conduct daily vehicle inspections, transport students, enforce rider rules, and build positive relationships with parents and staff.

The role requires CT-CDL B with P and S endorsements, a clean driving record, and a DOT medical card, with a minimum of 5 years of safe driving and knowledge of local geography.

Qualifications

• Hold and maintain a valid CT-CDL B with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements.
• Maintain a clean criminal and driving record.
• Maintain DOT physical qualification with current DOT medical card.
• Must have 5 years of safe driving experience and good knowledge of local geography.
• Must have skill and experience supervising children.

Responsibilities

• Perform the daily vehicle inspection to ensure the bus is safe and legal to transport students.
• Transport students to and from schools or programs safely and efficiently.
• Communicate and report all disciplinary issues.
• Reinforce school bus rider rules while supervising students.
• Develop a positive professional relationship with parents, school staff, and students.
• Ensure familiarity with assigned route and students.
• Ensure that students unload at their scheduled stops.
• Communicate clearly in English, both orally and in writing.
• Handle problems and stressful situations.
• Prepare necessary paperwork and reports.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Attend monthly safety meetings.
• Submit to the random drug and alcohol program.

Skills

Safe driving

English communication

Supervising children

Route knowledge

Education

CT-CDL B with P & S endorsements

Job description

CAPITOL REGION EDUCATION COUNCIL is seeking a School Bus Driver to ensure safe student transportation on established routes within the school calendar. You will conduct daily vehicle inspections, transport students, enforce rider rules, and build positive relationships with parents and staff.

The role requires CT-CDL B with P and S endorsements, a clean driving record, and a DOT medical card, with a minimum of 5 years of safe driving and knowledge of local geography.