Contract Bus Driver Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
Transportation/Bus Driver
Date Posted:
2/3/2026
Location:
Bus Garage
Date Available:
08/03/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Substitute Rate = $81.60/day
Employment Factors (Full Time Drivers)

• 182 Day Contract
• 12 Personal Leave Days
• Daily Rate Based on Years of Experience
  Years Exp
  Base Pay
  0-1
  $86.40
  2
  $87.46
  3
  $88.51
  4
  $89.56
  5
  $91.66
  Compensation based on length and time of route assigned is added to the base pay as follows:
• $0.20/mile (Average Route = 27 miles)
• $0.03/minute (Average Route = 70 minutes)
• ECA Trips = $25.00/hour
• Full Access to NP Wellness Clinic

Health Insurance

• Corporation Contributes $9,693.00 toward a Family Plan + $1,500.00 to HSA
• Corporation Contributes $4,335.00 toward a Single Plan + $750.00 to HSA

SUMMARY: To provide safe and efficient transportation in which students can take full advantage of the instructional and extracurricular programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.
• Obey all traffic laws and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.
• Maintain discipline while students are on bus.
• Report undisciplined students to the proper authority.
• Keep assigned bus clean.
• Keep to assigned schedule.
• Check bus before each operation for mechanical defects.
• Notify the proper authority in case of mechanical failure or lateness.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops.
• Exercise responsible leadership when on out-of-district school trips.
• Transport only authorized students.
• Report all accidents and complete required reports.
• Enforce regulations against smoking and eating on the bus.
• Assist students boarding or disembarking if necessary.
• Inspect bus at the end of each route/assignment to ensure no students remain on bus.
• Participate in training programs as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Students. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with district policies and applicable laws.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 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, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school graduate or equivalent. Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. Experience with passenger transportation and children strongly desired.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Valid state issued Class B CDL with P & S endorsements. Assistance in obtaining certification is available.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and comprehend correspondence, memos, instructions, and documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Ability to operate a variety of transportation equipment. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form. Ability to work independently, to function effectively in a multi-task environment, and to interact positively with students and the public. Ability to maintain confidentiality about school and student business. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and community. Ability to maintain high attendance rate. Ability to perform duties with awareness of and compliance with related Board of School Trustees policies and state requirements.
As required by Indiana Statute (Burns 20-9.1-3-1 through 20-9.1-11) and/or amendments thereto. An employee may not drive a school bus for the transportation of school children unless the person: is of good moral character, does not use intoxicating liquor during school hours, does not use intoxicating liquor to excess at any time, and is not addicted to any narcotic drug.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms for extended periods. The employee will occasionally perform the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times. The employee must be able to hear conversation and to communicate through speech. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb on to ladders. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies and pails.
As required by Indiana Statute (Burns 20-9.1-3-1 through 20-9.1-11) and/or amendments thereto. An employee may not drive a school bus for the transportation of school children unless the person possesses the following required physical characteristics: sufficient physical ability to drive a school bus, possession and full normal use of both hands, both arms, both feet, both legs, both eyes, and both ears, freedom from any communicable disease, freedom from any mental, nervous, organic or functional disease which might impair the ability to properly operate a school bus, and visual acuity, with or without glasses, of at least 20/40 in each eye and a field of vision with 150 degree minimum and with depth perception of at least 80%.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.