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Bus Driver Route 37

Sioux City Community School District Transportation - Sioux City, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: Sep 15, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

The Bus Driver provides safe and efficient transportation for students to enjoy the fullest possible advantage of the District’s curriculum and extra-curricular programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Performs route functions necessary to transport students and other authorized personnel safely to and from school or other designated locations in accordance with route sheet and trip ticket instructions.

Operates and properly secures equipment required to support transportation of students with disabilities or special needs.

Observes legal and defensive driving practices; assures compliance with applicable traffic and student transportation laws, codes, and regulations. Adheres to all DOT safety regulations and traffic laws.

Maintains safety precautions when passengers are boarding and departing the bus.

Transports only authorized students and sponsors. Reports trespassing violations to the supervisor.

Discharges students only at authorized stops.

Determines appropriate action in emergency situations according to established guidelines; administers first aid to passengers as needed.

Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.

Utilizes two-way radios for the bus to bus and bus to base communications. Reports all accidents, injuries, and delays to the supervisor promptly. Completes required reports.

Promotes good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, conversation, and by the safe and professional operation of a school bus.

Enforces regulations against eating, drinking (except bottled water), use of tobacco, profane language, and use of headphones or cell phones on the bus.

Transports students to and from school-sponsored events and/or approved field trips as needed.

Exercises responsible leadership when on school district activity trips. Meets scheduled departure times and prepares related logs and reports.

Operates, cares for, and cleans areas and equipment used in the transportation of students. Uses proper technique for cleaning and disposing of human fluids. Helps keep the assigned bus clean. Sweep and empty trash daily.

Conducts required daily safety inspections of buses; inspects the interior, exterior, and engine of buses to assure safe operational condition; reports mechanical malfunctions or other problems as required; prepares and maintains related records.

Attends bus driver meetings and in-service training to improve skills, attitudes, and knowledge of school bus driving and student management.

Is readily available in the event of emergency dismissal.

Regular and dependable level of attendance is an essential function for this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum education includes a high school diploma or GED and previous experience working with children. Must possess, at minimum, a valid Class B CDL with P and S endorsements. Any other alternatives to the qualifications as the Board may deem appropriate or acceptable.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Must have the…