Bus Driver

Job Description

Transportation - Bus Driver

$21.90 per hour after full training; $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.

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

Overview: Transport CRCSD students for morning and afternoon routes, including tie‑ins, while managing appropriate student behavior.

• Safely transport students to and from school, activities, etc.
• Effectively manage student behaviors
• Build rapport with students, peers, supervisors, parents, school personnel, and the community
• Use professional verbal and written communication skills
• Present a professional appearance, including attire and attentiveness
• Complete all required trainings, meetings, classes, and professional development
• Maintain a clean, safe, and presentable vehicle interior and exterior
• Evacuate vehicle safely in emergencies
• Check student roster to ensure proper ridership
• Maintain knowledge of student requirements (medical protocols, IEPs, etc.) and follow written protocols
• Check vehicle for remaining/lost students, items, etc. when students are exiting
• Secure students in required safety equipment and restraints (wheelchairs, harnesses, etc.)
• Assist non‑ambulatory students into and out of the vehicle
• Accurately complete reports and paperwork in a timely manner (vehicle maintenance requests, behavior referrals, timecards, directions, etc.)
• Comply with federal, state, and district policies, procedures, and expectations
• Utilize technology as required
• Perform thorough pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections
• Immediately report accidents
• Ensure vehicle is properly fueled per department policy
• Prepare vehicle for transport including inclement weather, harnesses, wheelchair tie‑downs, etc.
• Operate various types of school buses and equipment, including wheelchair lifts, radios, and emergency equipment
• Report safety or maintenance concerns promptly
• Report all moving violations to the Transportation Manager
• Clean bus per department procedures
• Perform tie‑in assignments (e.g., transport athletic teams before route)
• Transport students for EOS, Special Ed, or other ad‑hoc district needs
• Lead a team by communicating information, checking staff in, and alerting the Fleet Supervisor of issues
• Complete general clerical duties, including phone support and filing paperwork
• Check spare vehicle fleet for operability (pre‑trip, fueling, operational testing)
• Assist office or maintenance staff with special projects
• Other duties as assigned

• At least 18 years of age
• Valid Class B CDL license with appropriate endorsement
• Valid DOT physical and medical certificate per FMCSA requirements
• Pass pre‑employment and all subsequent background, agility, driving history, and substance‑abuse screenings
• Pass random and reasonable‑suspicion alcohol and/or drug tests
• Register and maintain an account with the FMCSA Clearinghouse; approve queries within 24 hours
• Work well with diverse personalities
• Effective problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional driving experience preferred but not required

• Sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods
• Ascending/descending approximately 14‑inch steps regularly
• Entering and exiting vehicles regularly
• Descend from back door in emergencies onto uncertain surfaces
• Lifting/carrying students or objects up to 75 pounds over 100 feet
• Pushing/pulling wheelchairs or objects up to 75 pounds over 100 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 72‑inch height to operate wheel‑chair lift
• Rapid mental/muscular coordination
• Verbal, auditory, and written communication capabilities
• Accurate depth perception and vision at varying distances
• Operate mobile motorized equipment
• Drive a vehicle to conduct work
• Possible contact with blood‑borne pathogens and bodily fluids
• Contact with cleaning chemicals

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

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 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.