School Bus Driver; w​/Trainer Stipend

Community Unit School District 308

Seeking qualified candidates to become School Bus Drivers in the district.

Training:
This position will be responsible for training and will receive a $1.00 Training Stipend.

Work hours will be varied.

• $24.00 p/h (Rate of pay could be adjusted up to compensate for experience.)
• Monthly attendance Bonus
• Longevity Bonus

Hourly rate includes mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Full-time associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and three medical plans (PPO and HMO). Additionally, a deductible reimbursement program applies for medical expenses (excluding ER services) when enrolled in the PPO plan.

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Days (10 per year)
• Paid Personal Days (2 per year)
• Paid Bereavement Days (2 per year)

This position is represented by the Oswego Transportation Association (OTA).

• 21 years of age (or older) with high school diploma or equivalent.
• Skills necessary to operate a school bus safely, communicate effectively, follow determined schedules.
• Ability to handle emergency situations, evaluations and administer first aid in a timely manner.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug, alcohol, background and TB testing.
• Exceptional driving record.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn safety procedures.

• Operate the school bus safely while managing and caring for students.
• Learn and adapt to each student's medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.
• Serve as a role model demonstrating positive attitude and self-control.
• Protect confidentiality of student records and information.
• Secure students who use child safety restraint systems.