Bus Driver-Year Round or ECA

School Bus Driver — School Routes & Extracurricular TripsNorth Lawrence Community Schools is seeking dependable, safety-focused School Bus Drivers to transport students to and from school on assigned daily routes, and to drive students to and from extracurricular, athletic, and other school-sponsored activity trips. Drivers are responsible for the safe, on-time, and courteous transportation of student riders while maintaining the cleanliness and roadworthiness of their assigned vehicle.Daily School RoutesComplete a thorough pre-trip inspection before each route, checking for leaks and any irregularities that affect the safe transportation of student riders.Complete a post-trip inspection after each route, ensuring all students are off the bus, and disinfect the bus after the AM and PM routes.Drive the specified route safely and on time, following the established route sheet and schedule.Keep the route sheet current and report any needed route changes.Contact parents/guardians regarding route changes as needed.Perform any extra duties that may be assigned along with the specified route.Extracurricular & Activity TripsTransport students, coaches, sponsors, and staff to and from athletic events, field trips, performances, and other school-sponsored extracurricular activities, including evening, weekend, and out-of-district trips as assigned.Coordinate trip departure and return times with coaches, sponsors, and the Transportation Department, and adjust to schedule changes when events run long.Maintain order and student safety during loading, transit, unloading, and any wait time at the destination.Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections for each trip and ensure the bus is clean and accounted for upon return.Accurately record mileage, hours, and trip documentation as required for activity-trip assignments.GeneralThe driver is guaranteed five (5) hours per day for regular route assignments; extracurricular and activity trips are assigned and compensated in addition to the daily route.Maintain reliable, punctual attendance and professional conduct with students, families, staff, and the public.CertificationMust possess a CDL Class B with no air brake restriction, including a Public (Passenger) Endorsement and a School Bus Endorsement.Must possess a Yellow Card, or be willing to earn a Yellow Card within one (1) year.Must pass a background check.Must complete the New Hire Checklist.Skills & KnowledgeMust have a clean Motor Vehicle History.Must pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen and submit to random Drug and Alcohol Screens.Must be able to read a map and a route sheet.Must be punctual and dependable.ExperienceExperience driving a school bus, with the ability to obtain a Yellow Card, preferred.Interested applicants should apply through the North Lawrence Community Schools / SchoolSpring job portal. Questions regarding this position may be directed to:Contact: Duane Boady, Director of TransportationDepartment: TransportationPhone: 812.279.6322Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Lawrence Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.