Bus Drivers

• Location:
  
  Indian River Administrative Office
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027
• District:
  Indian River School District

The Indian River School District is looking for dedicated individuals who enjoy working with students and the public to become a Bus Driver. This job will require the applicant to have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver License with the School Bus, Passenger, and Air Brake endorsements. Once the applicant successfully completes the computerized tests at the Department of Motor Vehicles to receive their CDL permit, the applicant will then work with a Certified School Bus Driver Trainer to train to successfully pass the Department of Motor Vehicles Road Test.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Delaware CDL (Class B with S Endorsement)
• Clean Criminal Background Check, TB Test, and Child Protection Registry Clearance completed prior to State of Employment
• Must be able to pass the State mandated physical exam and randomly administered drug and alcohol tests
• Must be 21 years of age
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Acceptable driving record as determined by the Delaware Department of Education and the Department of Public Safety/DMS

• Operate a school bus safely and efficiently on the established route, observing all traffic laws and safety regulations
• Conduct thorough pre‑trip and post‑trip checks on the vehicle to ensure all equipment is operational and the vehicle is secure and clean
• Operate bus lift and assist with loading/unloading students, properly securing wheelchairs, fastening/unfastening seatbelts and safety seats
• Complete initial training and yearly recertification training satisfactorily
• Report mechanical failures or operational issues to the Transportation Supervisor or designee
• Communicate with students and parents effectively about student behavior and bus safety requirements
• Report incidents, accidents, or misconduct immediately to the Supervisor or designee as required
• Keep the interior of the bus clean and swept, and maintain the windshield, mirrors, and rear glass
• Display and enforce approved standards of personal hygiene and grooming, including appearance, cleanliness, and appropriate dress code
• Complete and submit all required paperwork for students’ behavior, bus maintenance, and pre‑trip and post‑trip inspection logs
• Perform required fueling of the bus at the designated location
• May operate a school bus on field trips or extracurricular activities
• Perform other tasks and assume additional responsibilities as required or assigned by the Supervisor

The following items must be completed by the closing date for interview consideration:

• Complete online application, attach resume, and apply for the positions you are interested in at
• Attach resume, high school diploma or transcripts, college transcripts (if applicable), certificates (if applicable), and three letters of reference or online reference surveys completed within the last year

The Indian River School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to modify job requirements, and to reject any or all applications for reasonable cause.

The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services based on any characteristic prohibited by law.