Trip Driver

Trip Driver

Cedar Rapids Community School District ELSC
- Transportation
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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• Job : 5406169
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Oct 14, 2025 7:02 PM (UTC)

Transportation
- Trip Bus Driver

Non - benefits eligible

Location: ELSC
- Transportation

Overview: To transport students for athletic trips and field trips while managing appropriate student behavior.

Classification: 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 reasonable suspicion alcohol and/or drug testing
• $21.65/hour
• Non-Exempt

• Safely transport students to and from activities
• 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
• Maintain current knowledge of all student requirements, such as medical protocols, IEP’s, 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
• Other duties as assigned

If at any time an employee's supervisor has a reasonable belief that the employee is not both physically and mentally competent, as required by law, to perform essential job duties, then the employee may be required to undergo an appropriate medical assessment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Class B CDL license, with school bus and passenger endorsements
• Obtain and maintain a valid DOT physical and valid Medical Certificate, per FMCSA requirements
• Pass pre-employment and all subsequent agility tests
• Pass subsequent driving history checks
• Pass pre-employment and periodic background history checks
• Pass a pre-employment substance abuse screening
• Pass all random alcohol and/or drug tests
• Pass all 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 problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of, or ability to navigate, Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas, and have effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effectively manage student behavior
• Accept and implement coaching and training
• Consistently perform thorough and accurate pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections; professional driving experience preferred, but not required