Van Driver

Job IRC:
Cedar Rapids Community School District ELSC - Transportation - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Job : 5681245

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 30, 2026 1:03 PM (UTC)

Transportation - Van Driver

$19.16 per hour after fully trained ($16.28 per hour during training)

30 hours per week guaranteed!

Nights and weekends off

Opportunities to pick up extra assignments

Summers off! Nine month work agreement

Benefits eligible 6 hours/day

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• IPERS Retirement plan
• Holiday Pay

To transport CRCSD students for morning and afternoon routes including tie‑ins while managing appropriate student behavior.

Location: ELSC - Transportation

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 computer‑generated random selections for alcohol and/or drug testing
• Subject to reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug testing

Non‑Exempt

• Safely transport students to and from school, activities, etc.
• 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 oneself 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
• Check student roster to ensure proper ridership
• Maintain current knowledge of all student requirements, such as medical protocols, IEPs, 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
• Perform bus driving tie‑in assignments (e.g. transport athletic teams right before route)
• Transport students for EOS, Special Ed, or other ad‑hoc district needs
• Team leader – communicate information to assigned team members, check staff in at punch‑in time, alert Fleet Supervisor of issues, etc.
• Complete general clerical duties, including phone support, sorting/filing paperwork, etc.
• Check spare vehicle fleet to ensure it is in operable condition (pre‑trip, fueling, operational testing, etc.)
• Complete extra cleaning duties in vehicles and within the building (not generally completed by janitorial staff)
• Assist office or maintenance staff with special projects
• Other duties as assigned

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Obtain and maintain a minimum of a valid Class B CDL license, with proper endorsement
• Obtain and maintain a valid DOT physical and valid Medical Certificate, per FMCSA requirements
• Pass pre‑employment and all subsequent agility tests, driving history checks, background checks, substance abuse screening, random alcohol and/ or drug tests,…