Bus Driver

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Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver

Location:

Sterling Holley Center - Transportation

Date Posted: 3/14/2025

Rockford Public Schools pay range

This range is provided by Rockford Public Schools. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$19.25/hr - $22.25/hr

Job Details

• Job Title:
  
  Bus Driver
• Job Code: 5555
• Department:
  Transportation
• Supervisor:
  Director of Transportation
• Date:
  August 25, 2023
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Compensation Range: $19.25 - $22.25/hour

Purpose of the Position

To safely operate a school bus to timely transport students to and from school daily as well as providing transportation for special routes, field trips and athletic events as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives, and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan.
• Participates in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Transports students to and from school, field trips, and athletic events in a safe and timely manner from assigned locations per approved schedule.
• Ensure the safety of students while boarding, riding, and exiting the bus.
• Communicates rules and regulations to students riding on the bus.
• Maintains order and ensures safety rules are followed.
• Complete and submit disciplinary reports to field supervisors.
• Performs daily pre-trip inspection of the bus as mandated by the state.
• Reports all accidents, mechanical issues, and hazardous conditions immediately.
• Responsible for cleanliness and fueling of bus.
• Prepares reports and maintains records as requested.
• Maintain effective and professional communication with transportation and school staff, parents, and students to relay important information and address any concerns related to transportation.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required. Must have or be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger bus and air brakes endorsement.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement.
• Knowledgeable about assigned routes and schedules.
• Ability to execute routes accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to maintain necessary licenses, certifications, and training required for the position.
• Patience, composure, and the ability to manage challenging situations with students.
• Ability to successfully complete district driver training program and 90-day probationary period.
• Ability to operate GPS device.

Work Calendar

9 months

Working Conditions

Moderate in-district travel as well as intermittent in-state and out-of-state travel. Intermittent prolonged and irregular hours of work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid Sick and Personal time
• Paid holidays
• Membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Optional 403(b) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Collective Bargaining Agreement

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Additional Disclaimers

This job description describes duties and responsibilities which are representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the needs of the school district and requirements of the job change.

Physical Aspects of the Position (Select all that apply)

• Climbing - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs, and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Balancing…