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School Bus Driver

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$21.75 - $27.25/hr

School Bus Driver Opportunity If you're looking for a career that will give you a strong sense of pride and purpose, this is the job for you. Getting over 1,000,000 children safely to and from school ...

School Bus Driver

Iowa City, IA · On-site

$21.75 - $27.25/hr

Iowa Central School Bus is now Hiring School Bus Drivers in Iowa City, IA. Our drivers have flexible hours and time off during school holidays. Tired of paying for a babysitter? At Iowa Central, you ...

School Bus Driver

Gary, IN · On-site

$25/hr

As a school bus driver at Indiana Central School Bus, you are not only an essential worker, but also a HERO to children every day! We are looking for candidates who are responsible, love children ...

School Bus Driver

Marion, IL · On-site

$23.90/hr

As a school bus driver at Illinois Central School Bus, you are not only an essential worker, but also a HERO to children every day! We are looking for candidates who are responsible, love children ...

School Bus Driver

Clinton, MD · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

As the School Bus Driver, you will be responsible for the safe operation of the school bus while adhering to a strict schedule and ensuring your passengers' well-being. The ideal candidate has a ...

Illinois Central School Bus is now Hiring School Bus Drivers in Tolono, IL! Safety First, Quality You Can Trust, Community and Innovation. At Illinois Central, our Bus Drivers are an integral part of ...

School Bus Driver

Clinton, MD · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

As the School Bus Driver, you will be responsible for the safe operation of the school bus while adhering to a strict schedule and ensuring your passengers' well-being. The ideal candidate has a ...

School Bus Driver

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$25.58 - $31.50/hr

Wisconsin Central School Bus is now Hiring School Bus Drivers in Milwaukee, WI. Our drivers have flexible hours and time off during school holidays. As a school bus driver at Wisconsin Central School ...

School Bus Driver

Clinton, MD · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

As the School Bus Driver, you will be responsible for the safe operation of the school bus while adhering to a strict schedule and ensuring your passengers' well-being. The ideal candidate has a ...

School Bus Drivers Up to $1,500 Sign-On Bonus Paid CDL Training Provided Looking for a meaningful career change? Become a school bus driver and make a lasting difference in the lives of children in ...

School Bus Driver

Chicago, IL · On-site

$22.65 - $29.20/hr

Illinois Central is now Hiring School Bus Drivers in Chicago! Apply Online at driveayellowbus.com At Illinois Central, our Bus Drivers are an integral part of the communities we serve. We are ...

School Bus Driver

Rochester, NY · On-site

$26.50 - $30.50/hr

Join the Employer of Choice for School Bus Drivers! Transpo Bus Services is growing, and we're looking for dedicated CDL School Bus Drivers to join our team. If you're passionate about safety ...

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School Bus Driver

Mountain Home, ID • On-site

North America Central School Bus
Trucking • 1 - 5K employees

$19/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


North America Central School Bus rating

4.6

Company rating: 4.6 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

If you're looking for a career that will give you a strong sense of pride and purpose, this is the job for you. Getting over 1,000,000 children safely to and from school every day is one of the most important jobs you will ever have. Come work for North America Central where your skills are valued, and your contribution appreciated.
Job Purpose: Primary Responsibility is to safely transport passengers in multiple types of vehicles, including those with manual and automatic transmissions.
Major Responsibilities:
  • Drives a regular route, is a regular, spare or charter driver. Safe operation of transportation vehicle.
  • Read and understand street signs, route sheets and maps.
  • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the bus, including child checks.
  • Assists students in the loading and unloading process, including wheelchair lift.
  • Cooperates and communicates with school personnel, parents and students.
  • Attend all safety and training meetings.
  • Conducts emergency evacuation from the bus, including exiting from the emergency door.
  • Cleans the insides of the bus including sweeping, dusting and cleaning windows. Cleans outside windows of the bus.
  • Other specialized functions as required by contract.
  • Responsible for student management
  • Ability to learn & follow a route sheet/electronic routing device

Minimum Education & Certifications Required:
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Operator's license with required endorsements & other state or local permits as required

Requirements & Expectations:
Good verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to work early morning hours.
  • Must be able to work without direct supervision
  • Must maintain a professional and respectful attitude toward fellow employees and customers.
  • Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for a business environment.
  • Perform all job functions in the safest manner adhering to OSHA guidelines & other applicable Federal & State laws
  • Execute all job duties while following company policy and procedure
  • Ability to use or learn to use internet, additional programs as required and office equipment, including fax and phones or other electronic devices

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions (include amount of travel):
  • Ability to successfully complete and maintain dexterity test and DOT physical and comply with drug free workplace policy
  • Opening service door, emergency door, bus hood, steering, windows, applying service & parking brake, adjusting mirrors & wheelchairs, student evacuations dragging up to 120 lbs and for up to 40 feet.
  • Lifting Bus hood, trash box, challenged passenger into their seats, wheel chocks, tire chains, emergency equipment. Up to 40 lbs.
  • Walking Crossing lot, up and down bus aisle, around exterior of bus
  • Sitting Up to 2-3 hours
  • Climbing Steps in and out of bus, cleaning windshield, under hood inspection, multiple times a day
  • Reaching under hood inspection, cleaning windows, applying tie-downs, safety vests, car seats, adjust mirrors, opening emergency door from ground, checking roof hatch, applying service brake, clutch and accelerator
  • Gripping doors, knobs, switches, handles, etc.
  • Detecting problems with passengers on bus, emergency vehicles, unusual engine noises, normal conversation
  • Pre-trip inspection, applying tie-downs, sweeping, checking for sleeping
  • Ability to read street signs, route sheets
  • Communicating via the English language with passengers, parents, school officials, dispatch, monitor if applicable
  • Dropping from emergency door to ground

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North America Central School Bus is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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