Bus Driver

Position

Bus Driver ) –
Hourly $18.59- $21.35

Reports to:

Director of Transportation

Length: 10-month employee

The bus driver has the mission of providing safe and efficient transportation of all students.

• Pick up and deliver students to assigned locations and as close as possible to the route schedule.
• Maintain orderliness of students while they are on the bus.
• In case of any accident or emergency, follow proper reporting procedures.
• Return directly to the bus garage after completion of the route.
• Wash, clean and check the bus for any mechanical problems.
• Report any concerns to the Director of Transportation.
• When on field trips, cooperate with the adult supervisor to make the outing a pleasant experience.
• Take charge of any "lost" bus child to be sure they are not left unsupervised. If no school authority can be found, deliver the child to the bus garage.
• Complete, sort and file trip sheets.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of buses and of the garage.
• Know proper bus emergency evacuation procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Transportation.

Bus drivers must supervise all children riding on their bus with assistance of the Bus Assistant.

Education and/or

Experience:

High School diploma or General Education Diploma (GED); or one to three months of related experience and/or training equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, License Registrations: Hold a valid State of Illinois Type C Driver's License and a State of Illinois permit to operate a school bus.

Academic year – Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Overtime options are available.

Bellwood School District 88 – Notice of Vacancy.