Bus Driver

Transportation - Bus Driver

$21.90 per hour after fully trained ($16.28 per hour during training). 30 hours per week guaranteed. Nights and weekends off. Summers off. Nine (9) month work agreement. Benefits eligible 6 hours per day.

Benefits (eligible 6 hours per 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.

• School Bus Driver
• Compensation in accordance with work agreement
• 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 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
• 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 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
  • Subsequent driving history checks
  • Periodic background history checks
  • A pre‑employment substance abuse screening
  • Random alcohol and/or drug tests
  • 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…