Trip Driver

Transportation - Trip Bus Driver

Location: ELSC - Transportation, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Classification: School Bus Driver.

Compensation: $21.65 per hour, non-exempt, in accordance with work agreement.

• Safely transport students to and from athletic and field trips.
• Effectively manage student behavior and maintain a cooperative attitude.
• Keep vehicle clean, safe, and presentable; perform pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections.
• Apply the district's student medical protocols and IEP requirements during transport.
• Assist non‑ambulatory students in and out of the vehicle.
• Complete reports and paperwork promptly, including vehicle maintenance requests, behavior referrals, and timecards.
• Use technology and vehicle equipment such as wheel‑chair lifts, radios, and emergency devices.
• Report accidents, safety or maintenance concerns, and moving violations to Transportation Manager.
• Maintain vehicle fuel level in accordance with department policy.
• Stand by to conduct quick, safe evacuation in emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent; age 18 or older.
• Valid Class B CDL with school bus and passenger endorsements.
• Valid DOT physical and Medical Certificate per FMCSA requirements.
• Pass pre‑employment and periodic background checks, agility tests, and driving history checks.
• Pass pre‑employment substance abuse screening and all random or reasonable‑suspicion alcohol/drug tests.
• Maintain FMCSA Clearinghouse account and respond to queries within 24 hours.
• Strong problem‑solving, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to navigate Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
• Professional driving experience preferred (not required).

• Extended sitting, standing, and walking; regular ascending and descending of approximately 14‑inch steps.
• Regular entry and exit of vehicle; rapid lifting and carrying of up to 75 lbs for 100+ feet; pushing/pulling wheelchairs or other equipment up to 75 lbs.
• Repetitive use of hands, fingers, and wrists; stooping, bending, kneeling; reach up to 72 inches to operate wheelchair lift.
• Expected to drive vehicle under varying temperatures, heights, and in presence of loud noises, fumes, dust.
• Maintaining vision for small details and clear depth perception.
• Possible exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, chemicals used for cleaning, and mobile equipment operation.

• Possible contact with blood‑borne pathogens and bodily fluids.
• Exposure to chemicals used for cleaning buses.

• Indoor/outdoor conditions with changing temperatures, extreme heat and cold.
• Direct contact with the public, students, and other district staff.
• Exposure to heights, loud noises, fumes, dust, and other odors.

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 the employer to provide reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. For accommodation requests, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at .