Bus Driver Job Milan area,Illinois USA,Transportation

Position

School Bus Driver

Location

Milan Area Schools Transportation

Starting Date

January 20, 2026

Reports To

Transportation Director and Superintendent

Required Qualifications

Required High school diploma or equivalent, CPR/AED, first aid training and other training as required.

Preferred Commercial Drivers License appropriate for pupil transportation is necessary, however the district is willing to train.

Must pass a criminal record check and drug and alcohol test.

Excellent diving record.

Ability to meet Department of Transportation physical examination requirements.

Preferred prior experience with children.

Responsibility of employee to obtain and manage all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), and provide documentation to supervisor before the expiration date of said document(s).

Must be able to lift a minimum of 75 pounds.

Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.

Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance and the physical ability to do the job.

Must be able to deal with stressful conditions in a professional manner that shall not bring discredit upon Milan Area Schools.

Essential Functions

To obey all laws governing the operation of a vehicle and/or a school bus.

Operate a bus in various traffic, weather and road conditions with the safety of students as the priority.

Maintain the bus in a clean and orderly condition, sweet and empty trash.

Refuel the bus when necessary.

Must follow District cell phone policy.

To keep all student, parent, and staff information confidential.

To have a positive attitude in working with students, parents, community members and other staff members.

To prepare “Accident Reports” after any accident involving the bus and/or school bus passengers.

Performs pre-trip daily inspection as directed by checklist for compliance with State and District Regulations.

Drives bus to pick up children following an established route in the safest, most efficient manner possible. Unloads children at school in the morning and picks up and delivers children to their home stop in the afternoon. This position may have a midday route transporting students to: other school locations, sport trips/fields or home.

Operates CB radio to be in contact with other drives/base dispatch or mechanic.

Monitors student conduct and enforces regulations.

Reports any issues, mechanical problems or otherwise to the appropriate supervisor.

Acquaints themselves with other rules and regulations regarding their responsibilities as provided by the District, Local and State regulations.

Keeps accurate records and reports as required, submits reports in a legible manner, and turns information in at the specified time (i.e. route sheets that are kept updated with stops and times, required payroll information, etc.).

May need to strategically move or park a bus with warning markers and flares in case of breakdown.

Perform other job duties as assigned.

Salary/Hours

As outlined in the Transportation Contract.

Assessment

The Transportation Director/ Superintendent will assess the effectiveness of the School Bus Driver annually with the respect to the performance of the essential functions.

Final date to receive applications

Tuesday, January 16, 2026 or until filled

Milan Area Schools District is an Equal Opportunity Employer which prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, color, national origin, age, sex, handicap, and marital status.

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