School Bus Driver

Overview

Join our team as a School Bus Driver and become a vital part of students’ daily journey to education and growth! In this energetic and rewarding role, you will be responsible for safely transporting students to and from school, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being throughout the trip. Your dedication will help foster a positive school experience while maintaining transportation safety regulations and providing excellent customer service to students, parents, and school staff. This paid position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while enjoying a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate school buses in accordance with traffic laws, vehicle codes, and transportation safety regulations.
• Follow all emergency response procedures for transportation, including emergency stop procedures and incident reporting.
• Assist students with boarding and disembarking, including wheelchair assistance and child-specific needs.
• Maintain discipline and manage student behavior to ensure a safe environment during transit.
• Conduct pre-trip inspections of the vehicle to ensure mechanical safety and cleanliness before each route.
• Respond quickly to traffic changes or road conditions, adjusting routes as necessary for timely arrivals.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, school staff, and dispatchers using clear language and multilingual skills if applicable.
• Provide first aid or CPR when needed, demonstrating readiness for emergency situations involving children or passengers with special needs.
• Uphold all transportation safety regulations, including adherence to school policy knowledge and local/state driving laws.
• Perform heavy lifting when necessary for loading or securing equipment or mobility aids.

Qualifications

• Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with a passenger endorsement required; experience driving school buses or transit buses is preferred.
• Proven experience working with children or in childcare environments; ability to manage student behavior effectively.
• Knowledge of traffic laws, vehicle codes, emergency response procedures for transportation, and safety regulations related to school bus operation.
• Strong communication skills; bilingual abilities are a plus for serving diverse communities.
• First aid certification including CPR training; ability to respond swiftly in emergency situations.
• Mechanical knowledge of vehicle maintenance basics; ability to perform routine inspections and report issues promptly.
• Ability to lift heavy objects safely; physically capable of assisting passengers with mobility aids if needed.
• Familiarity with child discipline policies and behavior management techniques.

Embark on a fulfilling career that combines safety leadership with community service! We are committed to supporting our drivers through ongoing training, professional development opportunities, and a positive work environment dedicated to excellence in student transportation.

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person