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Position: Bus Driver(s)
Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver

Date Posted:
10/29/2025

Location:
Support Service Center

Date Available:
when filled

Closing Date:
always needed
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
A Duneland School Corporation bus driver is required to operate all school vehicles in a safe and lawful manner. This position has a highly responsible role in transporting and dealing with students and staff on a regular basis. Bus drivers interact with individuals both inside and outside of the corporation and therefore, must have the ability to present a professional and organized image at all times.

Starting hourly rate:
$23.00 benefitted

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Prior to becoming a Duneland School Corporation bus driver, a valid commercial drivers' license (CDL) is required. This license must be authorized by the State of Indiana. The following endorsements of said CDL are required:

• Passenger Endorsement
• School Bus Endorsement
• Air Brake Endorsement

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Respond to requests of information and services in a prompt, efficient and friendly manner.

Provide exceptional level of customer service to all students, community members, teachers, co-workers and other staff members (These employees must be assured their needs are met in a professional, friendly and timely manner.)

Observe safety and security procedures

Uses equipment and materials properly

Must establish and maintain student discipline in a firm but respectful manner

Transportation Department employees are required to attend all in-service training

Bus drivers must accept all delegated authority

Perform all other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS AND ABILITIES

Demonstrate interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with persons at all levels in order to develop and maintain productive relationships both inside and outside the corporation

Ability to learn new skills quickly and assimilate into daily work

Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality both inside and outside the corporation

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to multi-task with attention to detail

Proficient in the use of all Transportation Department equipment

Demonstrate d organizational and time management skills

Recognize, analyze and offer solutions to problem situations related to daily work

Ability to remain calm and professional during times of high stress

Is of good moral character

Does not use intoxicating liquor during school hours

Does not use intoxicating liquor to excess at any time

Is not addicted to any narcotic drug

Is at least twenty-one (21) years of age

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (includes equipment, hours, physical demands)
A bus driver is expected to conserve corporation resources and maintain a clean sanitary work environment for students and co-workers whether it is in a Duneland School Corporation vehicle or in any Duneland School Corporation location.

Work Environment: This position typically works in a school bus setting with a controlled temperature environment. Occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions may occur depending upon assignments.

Equipment: This position is required to maintain a working knowledge of all transportation vehicles and a basic knowledge of operating computers, printers, telephone systems, and copiers is also required.

Hours: This position is typically expected to work an average of 4 to 6 hours per school day. Summer hours will be adjusted as authorized by the Superintendent to assure adequate coverage throughout the summer school period. Evening or weekend activities may be scheduled as necessary. This position may require occasional travel to other states and communities.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by all Duneland School Corporation bus drivers to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.

The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

In Addition:

Duneland School Corporation bus drivers must obtain a Certificate of Completion of a physical examination confirming the the driver possesses the physical characteristics required in IC 20-9.1-3.1 Section 1 Subsection 7 which are as follows:

a. Sufficient physical ability to be a school bus driver, as determined by the State School BUs Committee
b. Possession and full normal use of both hands, both arms, both feet, both legs, both eyes and both ears
c. Freedom from a communicable disease that:
1. May be transmitted through airborne ot droplet means
2.…