School Bus Driver

Bus DriverFunction / Position Summary: To provide the safest mode of transportation for the students of School District U-46 through the highest level of maintenance and repair standards.Job Duties / Responsibilities:Obey all traffic laws and observe all mandatory safety regulations for school buses.Maintain appropriate driver license and endorsements as required by all state and federal regulations.Maintain student discipline and report violations to the appropriate authorities.Ensure at least one-half (1/2) full fuel tank prior to parking the bus.Responsible for cleanliness of the assigned bus.Adhere to the assigned schedule.Inspect the bus before each operation for mechanical failure, complete necessary reports, and notify proper authority of mechanical failure.Transport only authorized students; discharge students at authorized stops only.Inspect the inside of the bus following each run and prior to exiting the bus for sleeping children and/or forgotten articles.Must report all accidents/incidents and complete the required paperwork.Other duties as assigned.Education:Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.Must be 21 years of age.High School Diploma or equivalent.Experience / Knowledge:Driving experience on narrow streets, congested neighborhoods, and busy highways in all weather conditions.Previous experience interacting with children.Customer service experience preferred.High School Diploma or equivalent.Physical Demands:Ability to sit and drive a vehicle approximately as required.Ability to safely and quickly evacuate all types of school buses used by U-46.Ability to bend, kneel, and lift up to 30 lbs. with proper technique during the course of the normal work day.Terms of Employment:This is a 10 - month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement. 8 hours per day Benefit and pension eligible Hourly Rate $25.21