Trip Driver

Cedar Rapids Community School District; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 29,825; Full time

Job summary

A public school district is seeking a Trip Driver to safely transport students for athletic trips and maintain appropriate student behavior. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Cedar Rapids and be at least 18 years old with a valid Class B CDL license. This position is full-time and offers $21.65 per hour with a focus on safety and professional communication. Candidates must pass various pre-employment checks and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Obtain and maintain a valid DOT physical and Medical Certificate.
• Pass pre-employment substance abuse screening.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from activities.
• Effectively manage student behavior.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Effective problem-solving skills

Knowledge of Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class B CDL license

Job description

Trip Driver

Cedar Rapids Community School District ELSC - Transportation - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5406169
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Oct 14, 2025 7:02 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Transportation - Trip Bus Driver

Non - benefits eligible

Location: ELSC - Transportation

Overview: To transport students for athletic trips and field trips while managing appropriate student behavior.

Classification: School Bus Driver

• Compensation in accordance with work agreement
• This is a safety sensitive position:
• Employee will be enrolled in a random pool of employees performing similar job functions
• Subject to reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug testing
• $21.65/hour
• Non-Exempt

Essential Duties

• Safely transport students to and from activities
• Effectively and appropriately manage student behaviors
• Maintain a cooperative attitude and build rapport with students, peers, supervisors, parents, school personnel, and the community
• Use effective and professional verbal and written communication skills; present self in a professional manner including attire and being alert and attentive; successfully complete all required trainings, meetings, classes and professional development
• Work together as a team to keep interior and exterior of vehicle clean, safe and presentable
• Quickly and safely evacuate vehicle in case of an emergency
• Maintain current knowledge of all student requirements, such as medical protocols, IEP’s, etc., and respond appropriately to events by following written protocols; while students are exiting, check vehicle for remaining/lost students, items, etc.; properly secure students in required safety equipment and restraints (i.e. wheelchairs, harnesses, etc.)
• Safely assist non-ambulatory students into and out of the vehicle
• Accurately complete reports and paperwork in a timely manner, including vehicle maintenance requests, student behavior referrals, timecards, directions, etc.; abide by federal law, state law, and district policies, procedures, and expectations
• Utilize technology when required
• Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre-trip and post trip inspections; immediately report accidents
• Ensure vehicle is properly fueled according to department policy
• Prepare vehicle for student transport including inclement weather, harnesses, wheelchair tie downs, etc.
• Safely and appropriately operate various types of school buses and equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment
• Report any safety or maintenance concerns to appropriate personnel in a timely manner; report all moving violations to Transportation Manager, including any received while on or off the clock
• Clean bus as designated by department procedures
• Other duties as assigned

If at any time an employee's supervisor has a reasonable belief that the employee is not both physically and mentally competent, as required by law, to perform essential job duties, then the employee may be required to undergo an appropriate medical assessment.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Class B CDL license, with school bus and passenger endorsements
• Obtain and maintain a valid DOT physical and valid Medical Certificate, per FMCSA requirements
• Pass pre-employment and all subsequent agility tests
• Pass subsequent driving history checks
• Pass pre-employment and periodic background history checks
• Pass a pre-employment substance abuse screening
• Pass all random alcohol and/or drug tests
• Pass all reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug tests
• Register and maintain an account with the FMCSA Clearinghouse
• Must approve CRCSD queries with the FMCSA Clearinghouse within 24 hours
• Work well with others, including all personality types
• Effective problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of, or ability to navigate, Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas, and have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively manage student behavior
• Accept and implement coaching and training
• Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections; professional driving experience preferred, but not required

Physical Demands

• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time
• Ascending and descending approximately 14” steps regularly
• Entering and exiting vehicles regularly
• Descend from back door of vehicle in emergencies onto uncertain surfaces; repeatedly lift and carry students or objects weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet
• Repeatedly push and pull wheelchairs/objects weighing up to 75 pounds for 100 or more feet
• Continuous use of hands, fingers, and wrists repetitively
• Using both hands and legs simultaneously
• Repeated stooping, bending, and kneeling
• Occasional pushing, pulling and maintaining balance
• Reach over head to approximately 72” height to open wheelchair lift door and operate lift mechanism
• Rapid mental/muscular coordination
• Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner
• Accurate depth perception
• Clarity of vision at varying distances to see small details
• Operate mobile motorized equipment
• Drive a vehicle to conduct work

Hazards

• Possible contact with blood borne pathogens and/or bodily fluids
• Contact with chemicals used for cleaning buses

Environment

• Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures including extreme heat and cold
• Direct contact with the public, students, and other district staff
• May be exposed to heights, loud noises, fumes, dust, and other odors; may be subject to tight deadlines and continuously changing priorities and interruptions; work with moving vehicles, motorized wheelchair lifts and other equipment

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, at 319-558-2747.

Position Type

Full-time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2500 Edgewood Road NW
• Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]