Bus Driver - Transportation Dept

2025-26 Bus Driver - Transportation Dept

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Bus Driver/Bus Driver Trainee - Transportation

Location:
Transportation Department

9 months, FTE:
Full and Part-time availalbe

Opportunity For Benefits At 30 Hours/week

Grade 27, $23.49/hour

• Starting pay up to $25.44 based on K-12 Bus Driver experience**
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Several Positions Available

Start Date: 7/30/2025

CDL Training Provided!

40 hour class and 20 hour Behind the Wheel Training needed prior to beginning contract. Training classes are scheduled in June & July; depending on the date of your acceptance of the offer of employment determines the training class. You will be paid the hourly rate of pay for training time scheduled prior to contract start date. CPR and First Aide training required and provided during training.

Required Documents For Driving Positions Include

• Proof of MMR is required if born after 12/31/56
• Certified 5 year MVR (clear of any moving violations)
• Valid IVP Fingerprint clearance card

Purpose Statement

The job of Transportation Bus Driver is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for transporting students over scheduled routes and/or to/from special excursions; ensuring vehicle operation is in safe operating condition; and ensuring safety of students during transport, loading and unloading from buses.

This job reports to Transportation Bus Driver - Trainer (Lead)

Essential Functions

Advises students and other passengers of appropriate behavior for the purpose of reinforcing posted rules and maintaining passenger safety.

Assesses incidents, complaints, accidents and/or potential emergency situations (e.g. road hazards, medical emergencies, accidents, etc.) for the purpose of resolving and/or recommending a resolution to the situation.

Assists students and other passengers for the purpose of providing safe loading and unloading from buses during normal transport and emergency situations.

Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.

Cleans assigned vehicles for the purpose of ensuring safety, appearance and sanitation of vehicle.

Conducts emergency evacuation drills for the purpose of ensuring efficiency of procedures and complying with mandated requirements.

Drives school bus/s for the purpose of transporting passengers over scheduled routes and authorized stops to and from school and/or field trips in a safe and timely manner.

Fuels assigned vehicle (e.g. oil, water, fuel, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining vehicle in a safe operating condition.

Informs other school personnel and parents. of events, policies and/or practices (e.g. scheduled stops, established routes, route conditions, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or clarification of procedures.

Monitors students and other passengers during transit for the purpose of ensuring the safe transportation of all passengers.

Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections (e.g. fluid levels, tire pressure, exterior condition, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safe operating condition of the vehicle and complying with mandated guidelines.

Prepares computer generated and/or manual reports (e.g. field trips reports, incident reports, pre and post - trip inspection records, passenger misconduct, mileage logs, student counts, routing information, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, conveying information, and/or complying with established guidelines.

Reports observations and/or incidents (e.g. discipline, accidents, inappropriate social behavior, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to appropriate personnel for their action.

Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff for the purpose of providing the necessary information…