Department/Group: Transportation
Position Summary/Purpose: Provide safe transportation of students and other passengers as needed to and from school to approved stops/locations
Pay
Initial rate for Bus Driver Training: $21.03/hr
(After training is complete) the starting rate is $27.96/hr and higher with experience.
Role and Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions
Follow safety rules as students board and exit buses or cross streets near bus stops.
Comply with traffic regulations to operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner
Check the condition of a vehicle's tires, brakes, windshield wipers, lights, oil, fuel, water, and safety equipment to ensure that everything is in working order
Maintain order among pupils during trips to ensure safety
Report any bus malfunctions or needed repairs
Pick up and drop off students at regularly scheduled neighborhood locations following strict time schedules
Maintain knowledge of first-aid procedures
Prepare and submit reports that may include the number of passengers or trips, hours worked, mileage, or fuel consumption
Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions
Drive gasoline- or diesel-powered multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities
Regulate heating, lighting, and ventilation systems for passenger comfort
Keep bus interiors clean for passengers
Report delays, accidents, or other traffic and transportation situations, using telephones or mobile two-way radios
Perform other duties as assigned appropriate to position
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Current and valid CDL Class B license for State of Illinois with Passenger, School Permit, Air Brake Endorsement
Pass required physical and vision testing
Working Conditions / Environment
Requires repetitive movement