School Bus Driver

Location:

Illinois Central School Bus, 524 E 7th Street, Gibson City, Illinois, United States of America

Job Purpose:

Primary responsibility is to safely transport passengers in multiple types of vehicles, including those with manual and automatic transmissions.

• Drive a regular route, serve as a regular, spare or charter driver; ensure safe operation of the transportation vehicle.
• Read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps.
• Complete pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections of the bus, including child checks.
• Assist students in the loading and unloading process, including wheelchair lift.
• Cooperate and communicate with school personnel, parents and students.
• Attend all safety and training meetings.
• Conduct emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting from the emergency door.
• Clean the interior of the bus, sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows; clean outside windows.
• Perform other specialized functions as required by contract.
• Manage student behavior and safety.
• Learn and follow route sheets or electronic routing devices.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Operator’s license with required endorsements and any state or local permits as required.
• Ability to work early morning hours.
• Capable of working without direct supervision.
• Maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
• Perform all job functions in the safest manner, adhering to OSHA guidelines and applicable Federal & State laws.
• Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure.
• Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices.

• Successfully complete and maintain dexterity test and DOT physical; comply with drug‑free workplace policy.
• Open service door, emergency door, bus hood, steering wheel, windows; apply service & parking brake; adjust mirrors and wheelchairs; evacuate students, dragging up to 120 lbs over 40 feet.
• Lift bus hood, trash box; accommodate challenged passengers into seats; wheel chocks, tire chains, emergency equipment; up to 40 lbs.
• Walk across lot, up and down bus aisle, around exterior of bus.
• Sit for up to 2‑3 hours.
• Climb steps in and out of bus; clean windshield; perform under‑hood inspection multiple times a day.
• Reach under hood for inspection; clean windows; apply tie‑downs, safety vests, car seats; adjust mirrors; open emergency door from ground; check roof hatch; apply service brake, clutch and accelerator.
• Grip doors, knobs, switches, handles, etc.
• Detect problems with passengers on bus, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises; maintain normal conversation.
• Pre‑trip inspection; apply tie‑downs; sweep; check for sleeping.
• Read street signs, route sheets.
• Communicate in English with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, monitor if applicable.
• Drop from emergency door to ground safely.

North America Central School Bus is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.