Bus Driver - Trainee (Multiple Positions)

School Bus Driver

Drives a bus used in the service of a school or system; provides safe, efficient, courteous, customer-centered transportation to and from school and related activities; transports general education and / or special needs students to and from school and related activities. Incumbent must meet all requirements of local, state, and federal regulations for controlled substance testing including pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug and alcohol testing.

The Academy District 20 school bus driver is a part-time position where you are guaranteed 20 hours a week and will be eligible for medical, vision, dental and life insurance benefits. Academy District 20 school bus drivers are required to possess a Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a Passenger and School Bus endorsement.

Prior to starting as a school bus driver, you will apply and be hired as a temporary bus driver trainee. As a temporary bus driver trainee, you will be trained and tested to receive a CDL. You will be responsible for all fees associated with the CDL. Academy District 20 will cover the cost of your DOT physical. While training you will not be eligible for benefits and must be available for training five to eight hours a day Monday through Friday. Once you have completed your training (including successfully passing the test for your CDL and DOT physical), your position will be updated to a school bus driver.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and other key duties that may be required. The description may not include all functions performed by the incumbents in various locations. The district reserves the right to modify or change the duties or the essential functions of this job at any time.

• Reports consistently for work as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Attains proficient or higher evaluations on established Performance Standards
• Attends training and in-service meetings
• Completes pre-trip and post-trip inspections as required
• Consults supervisors and / or dispatch staff members on route modifications
• Ensures that all safety rules and regulations are followed
• Identifies and reports mechanical malfunctions to appropriate staff members
• Keeps current with applicable local, federal, and state regulations and laws governing the operation of school transportation vehicles
• Maintains accurate and up to date transportation paperwork
• Maintains cleanliness and orderly appearance of district vehicles, including washing vehicles on a regular basis
• Maneuvers and secures wheelchairs
• Performs simulated or actual emergency evacuations of all vehicle occupants
• Prepares accurate directions for each assigned route and includes specific map-based instructions
• Prepares work orders and reports / solves maintenance and mechanical problems before they become emergencies
• Safely secures students in safety vests, car seats, or seat belts
• Stays current with student behavioral management techniques
• Successfully completes road skills test, skills course, and written evaluations
• Supervises loading and unloading of buses
• Transports students, on scheduled school days established by the district, to and from the school and related activities safely and efficiently

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

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Required Qualifications :

High school graduate -high school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications :

Compensation Rate : $21.63

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 20

Hours per Day : 4.0 hours

Hours will be split between mornings and afternoons.

Number of Days per Year : 171 days

Benefits Eligibility : Under Part-Time - Ineligible

FLSA Status : United States of America (Non-Exempt)

How to Apply :

New applicants (including current district staff members) must use the Workday application portal. Documents emailed directly to a supervisor will not be considered for application purposes and will not receive a response. A completed online application also includes the following uploaded documents in PDF format :

Please do not call to request site visits or interviews at the school / location. Please direct all inquiries via the email address indicated on the posting.

Hiring Manager Email : mike.blanot@asd20.org