Bus Driver- 2026/2027

Reports to:

Bus Driver Transportation Director

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license issued

• Must stay current in all training mandated by the district and Illinois

• Good health with no long-term disabilities that effect performance in essential job duties

• Preferred, hold a valid school bus driver license issued by Illinois Secretary of State. Training can be provided if license is not already obtained.

• Demonstrated aptitude or competency of the performance responsibilities of a school bus driver

General Responsibilities: To provide a safe and reliable system to transport students to school sponsored events

Duties:

• Drives assigned routes according to all safety standards and laws.
• Maintains route schedules.
• Ensures the care and safe upkeep of the assigned bus.
• Responsible for the conduct and safety of all passengers. Deals promptly with infractions of rules and reports student's infractions when necessary to the principal.
• Maintains a positive attitude toward the job, students, and other workers.
• Conducts self in ethical and courteous manner to parents, students and staff.
• Knows the rules and regulations concerning driving the bus.
• Reports accidents promptly.
• Performs pre-trip inspection on a daily basis.
• Reports all mechanical problems promptly to Transportation Director.
• Demonstrates responsibility for the cleanliness of the bus by cleaning the bus on a minimal basis of once per week.
• Checks the amount of gasoline in bus tank and refuels bus as needed.
• Completes all paper work involving leaves and trip reports on a daily basis.
• Ensures that all students are delivered to the correct home and attempts to determine that the student can enter the home, if applicable.
• Knowledgeable concerning safety precautions regarding blood borne pathogens.
• Other duties as assigned by the Transportation Director or designee.

Salary depends on experience. Minimum pay of $25,000 annually (assuming a full route load).

Benefits: full time has IMRF Pension, sick time