Full Time School Bus Driver Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Position Type:
Support Staff/Bus Driver
Date Posted:
6/15/2021
Location:
LSCS Transportation Center
Date Available:
Ongoing
Closing Date:
OngoingSchool Bus Driver
Lake Station Community Schools (Gr. PreK-12) | 2500 Pike Street | Lake Station IN 46405-2258
Lake Station Community Schools is seeking school bus drivers to provide for the safe transportation of students to and from school or to other school related destinations; all training provided.
Qualifications:
Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED; be at least 21 years of age with the ability to meet all State Bureau of Motor Vehicles/US DOT physical requirements. Must hold (or obtain) a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with the required school bus (S), passenger transport (P) and air brake endorsements issued by the State of Indiana. Must have sufficient physical and mental abilities to operate a school bus, special purpose vehicle (mini-bus) or other school vehicle in a safe and responsible manner. Lake Station will provide driver training support, DOT physical examination and assist school bus drivers in earning a CDL.
Job description:
Transporting students to and from school or other school related destinations in a safe manner. Good judgment is expected to ensure safe transport. The bus driver will work closely with the supervisory and support personnel in the transportation department to resolve concerns. Bus driver professional specifications apply.
Currently seeking:

• Regular school bus drivers (2-hour minimum morning-AM (6:30 am) routes and 2-hour minimum afternoon-PM routes) [4-hour minimum per day] we can accommodate AM only or PM only drivers and job-sharing.
• Substitute school bus drivers (daily as needed and long-term substitutes)
• Extracurricular / field trip school bus drivers (as needed mid-day, evening and weekend)

Compensation:
Established rate depends upon qualifications and experience:
Range: $17.00 to $17.50 per hour [T1 or T1S]
Application Submission:
Please apply online: www.lakes.k12.in.us/employment
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 works in a fast paced environment requiring focus, attention and decision making. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the school corporation.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT
It is the policy of Lake Station Community Schools to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all School Corporation-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the School Corporation where appropriate.
As part of the School Corporation's equal employment opportunity policy, Lake Station Community Schools will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.
Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.
The above-mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the School Corporation to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies is a disciplinary offense.
An Affirmative Action Officer has been assigned to direct the establishment and monitor the implementation of personnel procedures to guide our affirmative action program throughout Lake Station Community Schools. Contact the Administration Center, call 219-962-1159 or email HumanResources@lakes.k12.in.us for questions, concerns, complaints or more information.
06/15/2021