Driver, Bus Driver, Transportation

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to and from designated locations, activities, field trips, and outings.
• Follow assigned routes, schedules, and transportation procedures.
• Ensure students enter and exit the vehicle safely and are released only at approved locations.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior and a safe environment while students are in the vehicle.
• Conduct basic pre-trip and post-trip vehicle safety checks.
• Immediately report vehicle concerns, accidents, incidents, delays, or safety issues to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain cleanliness and general order of assigned vehicles.
• Follow all traffic laws and KCS transportation and student safety policies.
• Communicate professionally with students, parents, staff, and program leadership.
• Assist with other transportation-related duties as assigned.

• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record. A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a plus, but not required.
• Must meet KCS and applicable insurance requirements for operating program vehicles.
• Ability to safely operate the type of vehicle assigned for student transportation.
• Must successfully complete required background checks and screenings.
• Reliable transportation to and from the assigned work location.
• Ability to work scheduled program hours and occasional field trips or special events.
• Must be dependable, punctual, and committed to student safety.

• Previous experience transporting children or youth is preferred.
• Experience working in a school, after school, summer camp, childcare, or youth development setting is a plus.