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School Bus Driver drives a bus intended for school activities. Transports students to and from school and designated locations. Being a School Bus Driver may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor. Additionally, School Bus Driver requires a valid driver's license. The School Bus Driver possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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School Bus Driver
  • Illinois Central School Bus
  • Johnston, IL FULL_TIME
  • 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
    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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School Bus Driver
  • Illinois Central School Bus
  • Fallon, IL FULL_TIME
  • 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 i...
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School Bus Driver
  • Illinois Central School Bus
  • Island, IL FULL_TIME
  • 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 i...
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School Bus Driver
  • Illinois Central School Bus
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • 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 i...
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School Bus Driver
  • Illinois Central School Bus
  • Momence, IL FULL_TIME
  • 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 i...
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School Bus Driver
  • Illinois Central School Bus
  • Frankfort, IL FULL_TIME
  • 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 i...
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School Bus Driver
  • First Student
  • Ketchikan, AK
  • First for a reason First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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School Bus Driver
  • First Student
  • Augusta, ME
  • First for a reason First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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School Bus Driver
  • First Student
  • Coos Bay, OR
  • First for a reason First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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School Bus Driver
  • First Student
  • Molalla, OR
  • First for a reason First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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School Bus Driver
  • First Student
  • Silver Lake, OR
  • First for a reason First Student is the largest school transportation provider in North America with more than a century...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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School Bus Drivers
  • Schweinbraten Bus Company
  • Washington, PA
  • Now Hiring School Bus Drivers Immediate positions open for the coming school year No Experience? Earn while you learn! P...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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School Bus Driver
  • Visser Bus Services
  • Chino, CA
  • Job Description Job Description This job is located in Upland, CA SCHOOL BUS DRIVER At Visser Bus Services our potential...
  • 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
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School Bus Driver
  • CoachUSA
  • Janesville, WI
  • SCHOOL BUS DRIVER Part time Location: Janesville, WI Compensation: Up to $21.60 Hourly Hiring Bonus: $4,000 for CDL Driv...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Illinois

Illinois (/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ (listen) IL-ih-NOY) is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the United States. It has the fifth largest gross domestic product (GDP), the sixth largest population, and the 25th largest land area of all U.S. states. Illinois is often noted as a microcosm of the entire United States. With Chicago in northeastern Illinois, small industrial cities and immense agricultural productivity in the north and center of the state, and natural resources such as coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a diverse economic base, and is a major transportation hu...
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Income Estimation for School Bus Driver jobs
$31,777 to $47,964

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What does a School Bus Driver do?

School Bus Driver in Omaha, NE
The school bus driver training programs typically take eight to 12 weeks to complete.
November 01, 2019
School Bus Driver in Great Falls, MT
The district developed a program to encourage teachers who were interested in obtaining their commercial driver’s license (CDL).
November 23, 2019
School Bus Driver in Moline, IL
The CHP estimated between 40 and 50 students, from kindergarten to 5th grade, were on the bus when it was stopped.
December 20, 2019