School Bus Driver - Lafayette, MO

*Looking for a job that helps the community you live in? Like having flexibility around your work schedule? Want to work for a company that genuinely values its employees? Ecco Ride offers a position with a minimum of 20 hours weekly for drivers covering full AM and PM routes, with additional hours available for midday and after-school shifts.*

***BONUS OFFER***

*CDL Holders with P&S Endorsements could receive up to $1,000 in your first year of employment when assigned an AM and PM route.*

*Not A CDL holder? You can still receive up to $500 in your first year of employment in bonuses after obtaining your CDL with P&S endorsements and being assigned an AM and PM route.*

***TRAINING***

*We offer FREE CDL Prep courses to help you get your CDL Permit.*

*We also offer paid training for CDL Permit Holders to get your CDL with P&S Endorsements.*

***Daily Pay***

*We offer Daily Pay which allows you to track, transfer, spend, or save your wages as you earn them instead of waiting for payday!*

*Driver*

School Bus Drivers are responsible for safely transporting students to and from school and related events, ensuring their well-being while aboard the bus, and maintaining order and discipline among passengers.

*Their duties and responsibilities include:*

* Conducting daily inspections of the bus to ensure it is safe and well-maintained
* Driving students to and from school in accordance with a set schedule and route
* Following all traffic and corporation regulations to ensure student safety
* Managing student behavior and report any issues to the school administration
* Assisting students with getting on and off the bus, and crossing the street when necessary
* Keeping the bus clean and free of trash
* Administering first aid or emergency assistance when needed
* Communicating with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding any student concerns
* Completing reports regarding van incidents, delays, or accidents

*Qualifications:*

* Must be over the age of 21 _(25 In the State of Tennessee)_
* Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations
* A clean driving record
* Ability to pass a background check
* Physical health and stamina to work long hours
* Excellent vision and good hearing
* Patient, responsible, and reliable

*Physical Requirements:*

· Climb and descend the bus steps 3 times within 30 seconds.

· Starting in a seated position, quickly exit oneself from an emergency door within 20 seconds.

· Carry or drag a 125 pound bag 30 feet in 30 seconds

· Repeatedly open and close a manually operated bus entrance door, operate hand controls simultaneously and quickly, have quick reaction time from throttle to brake, repeatedly depress clutch and/or brake petals

*Benefits*

· Life Insurance

· 401k with Matching Contributions

· Voluntary Benefits

· Dental Insurance

· Vision Insurance

· Additional Life Insurance

· LTD

· STD

· Critical Illness

· Accident Insurance

· Hospital Indemnity

*License/Certification*

· CDL B (Preferred)

· Passenger Endorsement (Preferred)

· School Bus Endorsement (Preferred)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Life insurance
* Referral program
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person