Copy Of Bus Driver

Copy Of Bus Driver

Benton Community School District Central Office - Van Horne, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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• Job : 5880921
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Aug 11, 2026 7:04 PM (UTC)

• BUS DRIVER
• WILL HELP OBTAIN A CLASS B CDL
• PAID TRAINING
• REGULAR ROUTE DRIVER WAGE = $99.40/DAY

The Benton CSD is seeking aBUS DRIVER. Benton Community is located in east central Iowa in close proximity to Cedar Rapids. Benton Community is a large rural school district with 8 communities covering 330 square miles. There are currently 18 regular bus routes in the school district.

To drive a school bus in Iowa, you'll need to obtain a commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements. This means you must complete all of the standard CDL licensing requirements, including passing additional knowledge tests on how to safely transport passengers on a school bus. An air brake endorsement is also needed if you are asked to drive a bus equipped with air brakes.

Job requirements include:

• Pass a school bus knowledge test.
• Pass a driving skills test in a school bus.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Maintain a clean driving record.
• Become trained and certified as a school bus driver.

Kristi Wright

Transportation Director

Benton Community School District

krwright.ia.us

Job Description*
* subject to change

TITLE:

Bus Driver

REPORTS TO:

Director of Transportation or designee

JOB GOAL:
To maintain a smooth and efficient transportation system for the District, perform the job with efficiency and accuracy with attention to detail in regard to children, complete necessary tasks and keep the District's automobiles and buses in a state of operating excellence so that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. High school diploma or GED
• 2. Hold an Iowa School Bus Driver LICENSE (CDL).
• 2. Pass pre-employment drug screening and record check.
• 3. A good driving record
• 4. Comply with random drug and alcohol testing.
• 5. Knowledge in the use of emergency equipment on a school bus.

Benton Community is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Benton Community is a thriving district in eastern Iowa that is truly A Place to Belong. Benton is a rural district that serves the communities of Atkins, Blairstown, Elberon, Keystone, Newhall, Norway, Van Horne, and Watkins and the surrounding areas. Benton Community is located near the Cedar Rapids corridor. Looking for a place to call home? Consider joining us as a Bobcat!

It is the policy of the Benton Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Mrs.

Anna Selk .us.

The board requires all persons, agencies, vendors, contractors and other persons and organizations doing business with or performing services for the school district to subscribe to all applicable federal and state laws, executive orders, rules and regulations pertaining to contract compliance and equal opportunity.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Transportation

• Melisa Venneman
• 304 1st Street
• Van Horne, Iowa 52346
• Phone:
• Email: mvenneman.ia.us